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Does migraine headache affect cognitive function in the elderly? Report from the Maastricht Aging Study (MAAS)
M Jelicic1, M P van Boxtel, P J Houx
1Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht Brain and Behavior Institute and European Graduate School of Neuroscience, Maastricht University, The Netherlands.
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|November 25, 2000
Summary
Migraine does not impact cognitive functions like processing speed and memory in adults. This study found no significant effect of migraine on cognitive performance across different age groups.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder.
- Cognitive function is crucial for daily living and can be affected by various health conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of migraine on cognitive functioning, specifically information processing speed and memory.
- To analyze cognitive performance in young/middle-aged and older adults with and without migraine.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from a large population-based sample.
- Compared cognitive performance (processing speed, memory) between individuals with and without migraine.
- Examined effects across different age groups (young/middle-aged vs. older adults).
Main Results:
- Age significantly influenced processing speed and memory.
- Migraine status did not demonstrate a significant effect on cognitive performance.
- No significant interaction was found between age and migraine on cognitive measures.
Conclusions:
- Migraine appears to have no substantial effect on cognitive functioning in the general population.
- Cognitive performance in adults, both young/middle-aged and older, is not significantly impaired by migraine.
- Further research may explore specific migraine subtypes or severities if cognitive effects are suspected.