Rationale: Growing evidence suggests that compromised lung health may be linked to
dementia and worsening cognitive ability. Objectives: To test the hypothesis that impaired …

Background: Previous studies reported a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia
amongst individuals with impaired lung function. However, many did not adjust for important …

Background In addition to affecting the oxygen supply to the brain, pulmonary function is a
marker of multiple insults throughout life (including smoking, illness, and socioeconomic …

Background: Previous research indicates that persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and asthma may have more cognitive impairment compared to persons …

Almost 40 million people currently live with dementia but this is estimated to double over the
next 20 years; despite this, research identifying modifiable risk factors is scarce. There is …

Objectives To determine the association between change in pulmonary function (PF) and
mid‐and late‐life cognitive function. Design Prospective population‐based cohort study that …

Background In addition to being associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular
disease mortality, lung function has been linked with dementia. However, existing studies …

Normal cognitive function depends on sufficient supply and efficient utilization of oxygen in
the brain. Prospective studies on respiratory function and dementia are lacking. This study …

Rationale: The relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
cognitive impairment in leading to disability has not been characterized. Objectives: We …

Objectives To determine the extent to which the co‐occurrence of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) and cognitive impairment affect adverse health outcomes in …