Key Takeaways

Ideal cardiovascular health is associated with a 15% lower risk of developing cognitive decline in T2D patients

Patients with the highest genetic risk for dementia cut their risk by 27% by improving heart health scores

Better adherence to 'Life's Essential 8' heart health metrics was also significantly linked to maintaining more healthy brain volume

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and a genetic risk for dementia can significantly lower their odds for cognitive problems by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle.

The preliminary findings — to be presented Saturday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in New Orleans — show that a strong commitment to the AHA’s "Life’s Essential 8" health metrics

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