SEP 9, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Functional brain network connectivity patterns associated with midlife metabolic syndrome and cognitive vulnerabilities
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Cross-sectional observational study with modest effect sizes (partial η² = 0.035–0.058) and surrogate neuroimaging endpoints; findings are exploratory and require confirmation in prospective designs.
Reported
Sample size223
MetS cases73
Age range40–65