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Describe how disease affects cognition​

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It is relatively widely known that cardiovascular disease can result in cognitive decline, it is becoming increasingly clearer that actual risk factors for CVD, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity are also associated with alterations to brain structure and cognition. Hope this helps:)
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Alzheimer's disease—causes a buildup of harmful proteins and other changes in the brain that leads to memory loss and other thinking problems. Stroke—can damage blood vessels in the brain and increase risk for vascular dementia. Depression—can lead to confusion or attention problems; has also been linked to dementia.

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