FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2020·4 min readPulse pressure: A game changer in the fight against dementiaElevated pulse pressure in blood traveling to the brain causes inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in the blood-brain barrier that leads to brain damage.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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 10, 2019·3 min readSex Differences in Body Clock May Benefit Women’s Heart HealthResearchers report Per1, a gene that governs circadian rhythm, acts differently in women, and may protect them from heart disease.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·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·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·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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 29, 2018·3 min readStress May Affect Brain Size and Memory in Middle AgeA 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.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·February 14, 2022·5 min readTransient Blood Pressure Spikes Coupled to Learning in BrainMinor rises in blood pressure due to short-term stressors are linked to a brain area associated with consciousness and motor learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2022·4 min readWhy Whales Don’t Get Brain Damage When They SwimStudy reveals specialized blood vessels in the whale brain protect them from pulses in their blood caused by swimming, which could cause brain damage.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 12, 2018·3 min readYour Genes Determine How Your Heart Rate Responds to ExerciseA new study reports your genes may determine how your heart rate and blood pressure respond to exercise.Read More