FeaturedNeurology·June 30, 2017·7 min readStiff Vessels and Low Blood Flow in the Brain Forewarn of DementiaResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurology·March 10, 2017·3 min readRapid Blood Pressure Drops in Middle Age Linked to Dementia in Old AgeSummary: Researchers report orthostatic hypotension could cause lasting damage to the brain because it can reduce blood flow to the...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 5, 2016·5 min readField Position May Impact Blood Pressure in Football PlayersA new study reports football linemen are more likely to have increased blood pressure along with changes to heart size and structure.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2016·5 min readStanding Up May Unmask Cognitive Deficits in Patients With Parkinson’sAccording to researchers, Parkinson's patients who have a drop in blood pressure when standing exhibit significant cognitive deficits.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
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
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·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
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·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
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
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
