Brain Age Tied to Dementia Risk in Those With Memory Issues

Published Date: 18 Aug 2026

An automated MRI measure shows that each extra year the brain appears older than chronologic age is linked to increased dementia risk, especially in patients with subjective cognitive concerns.

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