FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 20, 2022·6 min readThe Challenges of Studying Marijuana’s Effects on the Heart and BrainResearchers identify problem areas they face in studying the effects of cannabis on the brain and heart function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 1, 2022·4 min readEarly Menopause May Raise Risk of Dementia Later in LifeWomen who experience menopause before the age of 40 are significantly more likely to develop dementia later in life than women who began menopause aged 50 or older.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 3, 2022·3 min readHigh Blood Pressure in Younger Adults Linked to Midlife Brain ChangesYoung people who experience high blood pressure may have an increased risk of brain changes during mid-life that are associated with later cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 24, 2022·6 min readMen Who Worry More May Develop Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors at Younger AgesMiddle-aged men who worry more or display traits associated with neuroticism are at greater biological risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 4, 2021·5 min readEarlier Onset of High Blood Pressure Affects Brain Structure and May Increase Dementia RiskA new study reveals an association between high blood pressure in a person's thirties and forties to smaller brain size and an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 9, 2021·5 min readEating Peanuts May Lower Risk of Ischemic Stroke and Cardiovascular DiseaseA study conducted on Japanese men and women found peanut consumption decreased the risk of cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2021·4 min readClues to Brain Health May Lie in the GutResearchers evaluate the role of the gut-brain axis in relation to health conditions and report on how gut-based interventions could provide relief for some mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 19, 2021·6 min readToo Much Time on a Computer, Watching TV or Other Sedentary Activities Raises Stroke RiskAdults under sixty who spend a significant amount of engaged in sedentary activities and less time embarking on physical activity have a higher stroke risk than their more active peers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 16, 2021·5 min readWhere You Live Can Greatly Affect Your Heart and Brain HealthThe neighborhood you live in could have an impact on your brain and cardiovascular health, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 15, 2021·3 min readAdding Omega-3 Based Medication to Statins May Lower Stroke RiskAdding icosapent ethyl, a triglyceride-lowering medication that is high in the omega 3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, in combination with statins helped to reduce stroke risk by 36% in those with cardiovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 24, 2020·4 min readNone of the Most Common Blood Pressure Medications Increased the Risk of Depression, Some Lowered the RiskNone of the 41 most commonly prescribed blood pressure medications increases the risk of depression. Nine medications that lower blood pressure were found to significantly lower depression risks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 23, 2020·2 min readWearable brain stimulation could safely improve motor function after strokeA new, non-invasive wearable magnetic device stimulates the brain to rewire itself is safe to use and could help improve recovery for stroke survivors.Read More
