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·November 23, 2018·5 min read

Orange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in Men

Study reports 34% of men who consumed more leafy vegetables, and 47% who regularly drank orange juice were less likely to develop poor cognitive skills than those who did not.

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·November 15, 2018·4 min read

Migraines that Affect Vision May Increase Risk of Irregular Heartbeat

A new study reports people who experience migraines with visual auras are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

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·October 29, 2018·3 min read

Stress May Affect Brain Size and Memory in Middle Age

A new study reports middle aged people with higher levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, have lower brain volume and a higher risk of memory impairment.

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·October 4, 2018·5 min read

Childhood Poverty May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Skills in Old Age

A new study reports on the detrimental impact childhood poverty has on cognition later in life. Researchers say those who grew up socially or economically disadvantaged are more likely to score lower on cognitive tests later in life.

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·September 9, 2018·4 min read

Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica

Researchers report THC oil may be beneficial in providing pain relief for those suffering radicular pain, such as sciatica. The study reports marijuana reduces connections between areas of the brain that process sensory signals and emotions.

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·July 30, 2018·4 min read

Feel Light Headed When Standing Up? You May Have a Greater Risk of Dementia

A new study reveals middle aged people who experience lightheadedness or dizziness upon standing, as a result of a sudden drop of blood pressure, may face a higher risk of developing dementia as they age.

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·July 19, 2018·5 min read

Pregnancy History May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

Women who have given birth to five or more children are 71% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who had fewer children, a new study reports. Additionally, those who experience incomplete pregnancies are 50% less likely to develop dementia than women who carry a pregnancy to term.

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·July 12, 2018·5 min read

Higher Blood Pressure May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s

A new study reports a link between higher than average late life systolic blood pressure and higher number of tangles in Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 27, 2018·4 min read

Men with Migraine May Have Higher Estrogen Levels

A new study reveals men who experience migraines have higher levels of estrogen than men who do not suffer the debilitating headaches.

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·June 20, 2018·3 min read

Half of Those on Parkinson’s Drugs Develop Impulse Control Problems

A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take dopamine agonists are more likely to develop impulse control disorders.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Parkinson’s?

According to researchers, people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease later in life. The study reports the risk may be higher for younger people and those with complications related to diabetes.

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·May 25, 2018·4 min read

New Type of Vertigo Identified

Researchers have identified a new type of vertigo. The study reveals people with this new form of vertigo are more likely to have severe motion sickness than those with other types of the condition.