Neurology·April 6, 2012·2 min readPulse Pressure Elevation Could Presage Cerebrovascular Disease in Alzheimer’s PatientsResearchers at the University of California, San Diego and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System have shown that elevated pulse...Read More
NeurologyPsychology·May 1, 2012·3 min readBlood Pressure Drugs Linked with Lower PTSD SymptomsTraumatized people who take a class of common blood pressure medications tend to have less severe post-traumatic stress symptoms, researchers...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 13, 2013·2 min readHigh Blood Pressure in Middle Age Versus Old Age May Better Predict Memory LossAccording to a new study, middle aged people with high pulse pressure are more likely to have biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their spinal fluid than those with lower pulse pressure.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 23, 2015·3 min readFeel Dizzy When You Get Up? It Could Signal Serious Health ProblemsAccording to a new study, people who get dizzy several minutes after standing up could be at risk of more serious conditions, or even death.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 10, 2016·3 min read‘Couch Potatoes’ May Have Smaller Brains in Later LifeAccording to a new study, poor physical fitness in middle age may be linked to lower brain volume in later life.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 18, 2016·4 min readHigh Blood Pressure Linked to Greater Risk For Vascular DementiaA new study reports having high blood pressure can raise the risk of developing vascular dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2016·6 min readStandard Blood Pressure Target is Sufficient for Treating Some StrokesResearchers report standard, intensive blood pressure treatments appear to be effective in the emergency treatment of acute intracerebral hemorrhage.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 26, 2016·4 min readHigher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric IllnessA new study links higher resting blood pressure in younger men with later onset of OCD, schizophrenia and substance abuse problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 29, 2016·4 min readHigh Blood Pressure May Impair Cognitive Function and Pose Risk for Alzheimer’sA new study reports high blood pressure in middle age may lead to cognitive impairment and could be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 31, 2016·2 min readAcupuncture Lowers Hypertension by Activating Natural OpioidsResearchers successfully used electroacupuncture to increase the gene expression of enkephalins and reduce blood pressure for three days.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 22, 2016·4 min readStudy Chronicles First Brain Bleed Tied To Energy DrinksResearchers have presented the first known case of a patient experiencing hemorrhagic stroke following consumption of an energy drink.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2016·2 min readShort Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart FunctionA 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
