Study Links Varicose Veins to Increased Dementia Risk

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.

A comprehensive South Korean study has uncovered an unexpected connection between varicose veins and dementia, indicating that addressing these vein issues might aid in preventing cognitive harm linked to blood vessel problems in the brain.

Study: Link between varicose veins and the development of dementia: A national population-based cohort study Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock.com

A recent PLOS One The research examines the link between the emergence of dementia and the occurrence of varicose veins (VV).

Varicose veins and dementia

The worldwide incidence of VV presently spans between 2% and 73%, varying according to geographical area and research methods employed. VV is distinguished by abnormally twisted, swollen veins that have a diameter measuring at least three millimeters.

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