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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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Study Chronicles First Brain Bleed Tied To Energy Drinks

Neuroscience NewsNovember 22, 2016

Researchers have presented the first known case of a patient experiencing hemorrhagic stroke following consumption of an energy drink.... Read More...

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Acupuncture Lowers Hypertension by Activating Natural Opioids

Neuroscience NewsOctober 31, 2016

Researchers successfully used electroacupuncture to increase the gene expression of enkephalins and reduce blood pressure for three days.... Read More...

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High Blood Pressure May Impair Cognitive Function and Pose Risk for Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2016

A 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...

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Higher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric Illness

Neuroscience NewsOctober 26, 2016

A new study links higher resting blood pressure in younger men with later onset of OCD, schizophrenia and substance abuse problems.... Read More...

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Standard Blood Pressure Target is Sufficient for Treating Some Strokes

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2016

Researchers report standard, intensive blood pressure treatments appear to be effective in the emergency treatment of acute intracerebral hemorrhage.... Read More...

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High Blood Pressure Linked to Greater Risk For Vascular Dementia

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2016

A new study reports having high blood pressure can raise the risk of developing vascular dementia.... Read More...

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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

Study Chronicles First Brain Bleed Tied To Energy Drinks

Acupuncture Lowers Hypertension by Activating Natural Opioids

High Blood Pressure May Impair Cognitive Function and Pose Risk for Alzheimer’s

Higher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric Illness

Standard Blood Pressure Target is Sufficient for Treating Some Strokes

High Blood Pressure Linked to Greater Risk For Vascular Dementia