Neurology.When memory deteriorates according to one’s own perception, but mental performance, following objective criteria, is still within the normal range, this is referred to as “subjective cognitive decline” (SCD).“People with SCD have an increased risk of developing dementia in the long term.
However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying subjective memory problems,” said Prof. Michael Wagner, head of a research group at the DZNE and a senior psychologist at the memory clinic of the University Hospital of Bonn.“The effects are subtle and previous studies have included relatively small groups of people, which makes statistically reliable assessments difficult.
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