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Brain scans reveal which disorders are linked to faster brain aging

A massive MRI study found that Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, and addiction are associated with distinct patterns of accelerated brain aging. The strongest effects appeared in Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment, while ADHD and autism showed no significant overall difference.

Brain scans reveal which disorders are linked to faster brain aging

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A massive MRI study found that Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, and addiction are associated with distinct patterns of accelerated brain aging.

The strongest effects appeared in Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment, while ADHD and autism showed no significant overall difference.

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A massive MRI study found that Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, and addiction are associated with distinct patterns of accelerated brain aging. The strongest effects appeared in Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment, while ADHD and autism showed no significant overall difference.

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