Brainstem volume

Biomarker1 paper3 findings

  • Humans1

Effects

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Executive function

no changein humans1

1 study
  1. Brainstem volume has no effect on executive function in humans.

    Humansn = 198

    Brainstem volume links to better memory in midlife · Brain imaging and behavior · 2 Oct 2026

Associations

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Systolic and pulse pressure

downin humans1

1 study
  1. Brainstem volume is associated with systolic and pulse pressure in humans.

    Humansn = 198

    Brainstem volume links to better memory in midlife · Brain imaging and behavior · 2 Oct 2026

Memory performance

upin humans1

1 study
  1. Brainstem volume is associated with memory performance in humans (p = .010, FDR q = 0.030).

    Humansn = 198

    Brainstem volume links to better memory in midlife · Brain imaging and behavior · 2 Oct 2026

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Brain Imaging and BehaviorHumans

Brainstem volume links to better memory in midlife

In 198 adults aged 40 to 65, larger brainstem volume tied to better memory, with the strongest link seen in participants with elevated arterial…In 198 adults aged 40 to 65, larger brainstem volume tied to better memory, with the strongest link seen in participants with elevated arterial stiffness.