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.... Read More...
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How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition
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...
Immediate Restoration of Voluntary Movement with Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation in Two Patients with Paraplegia
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...
Music Boosts Exercise Time During Cardiac Stress Testing
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...
Electrical Implant Reduces ‘Invisible’ Symptoms of Man’s Spinal Cord Injury
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...
High Blood Pressure in 40s Linked to Increased Dementia Risk For Women
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...
Stiff Vessels and Low Blood Flow in the Brain Forewarn of Dementia
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...
Rapid Blood Pressure Drops in Middle Age Linked to Dementia in Old Age
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...
Field Position May Impact Blood Pressure in Football Players
A new study reports football linemen are more likely to have increased blood pressure along with changes to heart size and structure.... Read More...
Standing Up May Unmask Cognitive Deficits in Patients With Parkinson’s
According to researchers, Parkinson's patients who have a drop in blood pressure when standing exhibit significant cognitive deficits.... Read More...
Short Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart Function
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...
Study Chronicles First Brain Bleed Tied To Energy Drinks
Researchers have presented the first known case of a patient experiencing hemorrhagic stroke following consumption of an energy drink.... Read More...