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A higher Brain Health Score (BHS), derived from electroencephalograms (EEG), predicts better cognitive function, including memory and executive function, over a decade later. This EEG-derived score shows potential as a biomarker for future brain health.

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  • Neuroscience
  • Biomarkers
  • Machine Learning

Background:

  • Electrocortical activity measured by electroencephalograms (EEG) is linked to cognitive function and dementia risk.
  • Machine learning can condense complex EEG data into integrated scores, such as the Brain Health Score (BHS).
  • The predictive value of BHS for future neuropsychological (NP) performance is currently unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether the Brain Health Score (BHS) predicts future neuropsychological (NP) performance.
  • To assess the association between mid-to-late life BHS and cognitive function assessed over a decade later.

Main Methods:

  • The study included 426 participants from the Framingham Heart Study (FHS) with BHS values from in-home polysomnography.
  • Participants underwent digital clock drawing (dCDT) and NP testing an average of 12.6 years after BHS assessment.
  • Linear regression models were used to estimate associations between BHS and cognitive scores, adjusting for covariates.

Main Results:

  • Each 1-SD higher BHS was associated with significantly better performance in dCDT, memory, language, and executive function.
  • Specifically, higher BHS correlated with higher scores in dCDT (β=0.16), memory (β=0.13), language (β=0.13), and executive function (β=0.10).
  • These associations remained significant after adjusting for multiple demographic and health factors.

Conclusions:

  • A higher Brain Health Score (BHS) in mid-to-late life is associated with better cognitive performance over a decade later.
  • These findings suggest that EEG-derived, data-driven scores like BHS may serve as valuable biomarkers for future cognitive health.
  • The study supports the utility of BHS in predicting long-term brain health outcomes.