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·September 13, 2016·4 min read

Faulty Gene Linked to Depression and Cardiovascular Disease

A faulty gene linked to cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions could be a new target in the fight against depression.

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·June 14, 2016·4 min read

Migraines Could Be a Risk Marker For Stroke and Heart Attack

Women who suffer from migraines have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and strokes in later life, a new study reports.

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·May 10, 2016·3 min read

Accelerated Risk of Vascular Aging Linked to Chronic Use of Some Antacids

Researchers report the chronic use of drugs to treat heartburn and GERDS can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, vascular dementia and renal failure.

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·April 22, 2016·6 min read

Omega 3 Rich Diet May Reverse Genetic Damage Caused by Fructose

Researchers report hundreds of genes that affect neurological function can be damaged by fructose. However, it may be possible to reverse some of the changes by adopting a diet rich in DHA.

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·April 21, 2016·5 min read

Finding Sleep’s Sweet Spot

Those who sleep and rise earlier appear to have better cardiovascular health, a new study reports.

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·February 29, 2016·5 min read

Vascular Disease After 80 Associated With Greater Dementia Risk

A new study reports those who reach the age of 80 without cardiovascular disease are at greater risk of dementia than they are at risk of heart attack or stroke.

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·November 30, 2015·4 min read

Newly Evolved Human Gene Variants Protect Older Adults From Dementia

According to researchers, humans have evolved unique gene variants that help protect aging adults from neurodegenerative diseases.

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·November 16, 2015·3 min read

Moderate Coffee Drinking May Lower Risk of Premature Death

A new study reports people who drink 3-5 cups of coffee a day are less likely to die prematurely from some neurological disorders and other illnesses than those who don't drink coffee.