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

Neuroscience NewsJuly 30, 2018

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.... Read More...

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Higher Blood Pressure May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2018

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

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How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2018

Researchers report impairments in the neuroprotective communication between neural blood vessels, astrocytes and neurons may be an early factor in how high blood pressure may impair cognitive function.... Read More...

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Immediate Restoration of Voluntary Movement with Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation in Two Patients with Paraplegia

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2018

Researchers report they have successfully and immediately restored volitional movement in two paralyzed people with the help of spinal cord stimulation. Additionally, the stimulation helped to reduce hypotension in the patients. ... Read More...

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Music Boosts Exercise Time During Cardiac Stress Testing

Neuroscience NewsMarch 2, 2018

Researchers report listening to music may help people extend the time they are capable of enduring a cardiac stress test. The study also reports the findings could help healthy people to exercise for longer periods of time.... Read More...

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Electrical Implant Reduces ‘Invisible’ Symptoms of Man’s Spinal Cord Injury

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2018

Epidural stimulation has helped improve some of the 'hidden' effects, such as abnormal blood pressure and bladder dysfunction, in a patient with spinal cord injury. ... Read More...

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High Blood Pressure in 40s Linked to Increased Dementia Risk For Women

Neuroscience NewsOctober 4, 2017

Women who had high blood pressure in their 40s are 73% more likely to develop dementia as they age than those with normal blood pressure, a new study in Neurology reports.... Read More...

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Stiff Vessels and Low Blood Flow in the Brain Forewarn of Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2017

Researchers report harmful plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease may build up in the brain as a result of high blood pressure and decreased cerebral blood flow. ... Read More...

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Rapid Blood Pressure Drops in Middle Age Linked to Dementia in Old Age

Neuroscience NewsMarch 10, 2017

Summary: Researchers report orthostatic hypotension could cause lasting damage to the brain because it can reduce blood flow to the brain.Source: Johns Hopk... Read More...

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Field Position May Impact Blood Pressure in Football Players

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2016

A new study reports football linemen are more likely to have increased blood pressure along with changes to heart size and structure.... Read More...

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Standing Up May Unmask Cognitive Deficits in Patients With Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 3, 2016

According to researchers, Parkinson's patients who have a drop in blood pressure when standing exhibit significant cognitive deficits.... Read More...

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Short Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart Function

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2016

A new study reports short term sleep deprivation in the context of 24 hour shifts can lead to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate.... Read More...

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

Higher Blood Pressure May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s

How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition

Immediate Restoration of Voluntary Movement with Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation in Two Patients with Paraplegia

Music Boosts Exercise Time During Cardiac Stress Testing

Electrical Implant Reduces ‘Invisible’ Symptoms of Man’s Spinal Cord Injury

High Blood Pressure in 40s Linked to Increased Dementia Risk For Women

Stiff Vessels and Low Blood Flow in the Brain Forewarn of Dementia

Rapid Blood Pressure Drops in Middle Age Linked to Dementia in Old Age

Field Position May Impact Blood Pressure in Football Players

Standing Up May Unmask Cognitive Deficits in Patients With Parkinson’s

Short Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart Function