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Lower Childhood IQ May Be a Predictor of Brain Lesions Associated with Stroke and Dementia

Late-life cognitive decline due to dementia and stroke may have its origins in childhood intelligence, according to a recent study. While previous studies have shown an association between educational level and late-life cognitive decline and dementia, researchers at the University of Edinburgh suggests that early childhood IQ might also be a predictor of late-life organic brain…