In the latest study, low scores on the brain health index at age 3 were found to predict high healthcare and social costs as an adult. (sciencedaily.com)
The third was a population health index based on five factors: annual rates for hip fractures and strokes, obesity, smoking status and surveys of self - reported illness. (sciencedaily.com)
The brain health index may also give early warning of risk of future cognitive decline in individuals before they notice any symptoms. (sciencedaily.com)