Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Severe cases had the greatest cognitive decline of 0.47 standard deviations compared to non-infected individuals.
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Severe cases had the greatest cognitive decline of 0.47 standard deviations compared to non-infected individuals.
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This deficit surpasses the cognitive decline found in former stroke victims, as well as cognitive differences between groups that differ by 10 yrs of age.