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·January 13, 2022·3 min read

Heart Disease Causes Early Brain Dysfunction and Can Treble Key Alzheimer’s Protein

Heart disease that causes brain dysfunction can lead to the development of Alzheimer's disease and triples the amount of amyloid-beta in the brain.

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·February 15, 2021·1 min read

Mid-Life Cardiovascular Disease Prevention May Protect Against Later Dementia

Preventative strategies against atherosclerosis during mid-life can help decrease dementia risks associated with aging.

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·June 5, 2019·4 min read

Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.

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·January 14, 2019·5 min read

Sleeping Less Than Six Hours May Increase Cardiovascular Risk

Researchers report sleeping less than six hours a night may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who sleep the recommended eight hours per night.

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·September 19, 2018·4 min read

Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive Loss

Researchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.

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·July 2, 2018·5 min read

Mid to Late Life Increases in Marker of Chronic Inflammation Tied to Dementia

A new study provides further evidence that chronic inflammation during middle to late age can alter brain structure, resulting in poor cognition and dementia.

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·August 7, 2017·7 min read

Midlife Cardiovascular Risk Factors May Increase Chances of Dementia

Researchers report middle aged people expressing cardiovascular risk factors, including diabetes and high blood pressure, have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·January 16, 2017·6 min read

Lasting Effects of Ministrokes May Contribute to Dementia

Study helps shed light on the impact of microinfarcts.

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·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Researchers May Have Discovered a Plan to Disable Meniere’s Disease

Researchers believe they may have discovered what causes Meniere's disease and how to treat it.

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·June 13, 2013·4 min read

Testing Method Promising for Spinal Cord Injuries and Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers adapt a medical test, previously developed to measure a toxin found in smokers, to measure the same toxin in people suffering from MS and spinal cord injuries.