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Heart-Brain Connection Could Be Predictive Biomarker for Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

A new study report heartbeat irregularities connected with abnormalities in brain activity may be a biomarker for epilepsy in those who have suffered brain injury or infection.... Read More...

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Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

By the time typical symptoms of Parkinson's appear and patients are diagnosed with the disease, 60% of people experience significant damage to the heart's connections to the sympathetic nervous system. Researchers have investigated where inflammation and oxidative stress occur in the heart, and how this relates to heart problems associated with Parkinson's.... Read More...

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Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

A new study reports caffeine concentration, the equivalent of four cups of coffee, can promote the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria. This can enhance mitochondrial function and protect heart cells from damage.... Read More...

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Healthy Heart in 20s Means Healthy Brain in 40s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2017

Taking steps to improve your heart health early in life can help prevent brain shrinkage as you age, a new Neurology study reports. Researchers discovered people who had better heart health scores also had a higher average brain volume as a percentage of their total head size in middle age. ... Read More...

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