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·August 7, 2017·7 min read

Midlife Cardiovascular Risk Factors May Increase Chances of Dementia

Researchers report middle aged people expressing cardiovascular risk factors, including diabetes and high blood pressure, have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·July 26, 2017·5 min read

Risk for Bipolar Disorder Associated with Faster Aging

A new study in Neuropsychopharmacology reveals an association between faster aging and bipolar depression. Researchers discovered those with bipolar disorder who did not take lithum had shorter telomere length than those with the disorder who took the medication. The study suggests reduced telomere length could reduce hippocampal neurogenesis, increasing the risk for mood disorders.

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Study reports breastfeeding significantly reduces a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to those who did not breastfeed their babies.

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·March 23, 2017·4 min read

Insulin Resistance May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline

A new study reports insulin resistance is linked to accelerated cognitive decline.

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·February 7, 2017·6 min read

For Cops, Exposure to Stressful Situations Dysregulates Cortisol Pattern

Cortisol functions differently in police officers who have experienced extremely stressful situations while at work. The disturbances to regular cortisol function may leave them more vulnerable to diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.

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·January 9, 2017·4 min read

High Cholesterol Intake and Eggs Do Not Increase Risk of Memory Disorders

A new study reports there appears to be no link between a high intake of dietary cholesterol and an increased risk of dementia, even in those who carried the APOE4 gene.

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·December 30, 2016·5 min read

Ancient DNA Can Both Diminish and Defend Modern Minds

A new study raises the question of whether a genetic mutation associated with neurodegeneration in one environment could act in a positive way in a different setting.

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·November 23, 2016·5 min read

Greater Stroke Risk for Generation X Than Baby Boomers

The stroke rate has more than doubled in Generation X'ers over the past 20 years, a new study reports.

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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Dementia On the Downslide, Especially in Those With More Education

A new study reports the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping and those with a higher level of education appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia.

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·November 14, 2016·4 min read

Cannabis Users Age Faster, Study Reveals

Researchers report long term cannabis use increases biological age due to the hardening of arteries in those who use the drug.

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·October 1, 2016·6 min read

Smoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNA

Researchers report DNA methylation could be an important sign that reveals a person's smoking history, even years after they have quit.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Could Fish Oils or Aspirin Delay Dementia?

Researchers announce they are conducting a new study to find out if taking aspirin and omega 3 fish oils can improve memory and thinking skills, possibly delaying the onset of dementia.

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cardiovascular disease

Midlife Cardiovascular Risk Factors May Increase Chances of Dementia

Risk for Bipolar Disorder Associated with Faster Aging

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Insulin Resistance May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline

For Cops, Exposure to Stressful Situations Dysregulates Cortisol Pattern

High Cholesterol Intake and Eggs Do Not Increase Risk of Memory Disorders

Ancient DNA Can Both Diminish and Defend Modern Minds

Greater Stroke Risk for Generation X Than Baby Boomers

Dementia On the Downslide, Especially in Those With More Education

Cannabis Users Age Faster, Study Reveals

Smoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNA

Could Fish Oils or Aspirin Delay Dementia?

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer

Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

Overcoming Endothelial Sorting to Cure Glioblastoma

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