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·June 24, 2020·4 min read

Pulse pressure: A game changer in the fight against dementia

Elevated pulse pressure in blood traveling to the brain causes inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in the blood-brain barrier that leads to brain damage.

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·March 10, 2017·3 min read

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...

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·January 10, 2019·3 min read

Sex Differences in Body Clock May Benefit Women’s Heart Health

Researchers report Per1, a gene that governs circadian rhythm, acts differently in women, and may protect them from heart disease.

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·December 2, 2016·2 min read

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.

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·June 8, 2016·6 min read

Standard Blood Pressure Target is Sufficient for Treating Some Strokes

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

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·December 3, 2016·5 min read

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.

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·June 30, 2017·7 min read

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.

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·October 29, 2018·3 min read

Stress May Affect Brain Size and Memory in Middle Age

A new study reports middle aged people with higher levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, have lower brain volume and a higher risk of memory impairment.

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·November 22, 2016·4 min read

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.

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·February 14, 2022·5 min read

Transient Blood Pressure Spikes Coupled to Learning in Brain

Minor rises in blood pressure due to short-term stressors are linked to a brain area associated with consciousness and motor learning.

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·September 22, 2022·4 min read

Why Whales Don’t Get Brain Damage When They Swim

Study reveals specialized blood vessels in the whale brain protect them from pulses in their blood caused by swimming, which could cause brain damage.