The MSLS was a community-based study of cardiovascular riskfactors and cognitive functioning in adults
(Dore, Elias, Robbins,Budge, & Elias, 2008; Elias, Robbins et al., 2009; Elias et al.,2006; Robbins, Elias,
Elias, & Budge, 2005). The MSLS consists of five cohortsdefined by time ofentry into the study
(1975e2000, seeAppendix 1). At initial recruitment, participants were livingindependentlyin Syracuse,
New York State.