Abstract:Background: Several innate and environmental factors affect the rate and degree of cognitive decline with each factor representing a potentially valuable intervention point to slow progression of this decline. Serum urate, a product of purine metabolism and potent antioxidant, and weight loss have been associated with cognitive decline.
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