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Higher Serum Klotho Levels May Protect Cognitive Function Against Age-Related Brain Atrophy

MedXY Editorial Team•Feb 6, 2026•Neurology
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In older adults, higher serum klotho levels significantly moderate the negative impact of brain atrophy on global cognition and executive function.

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