Does Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce Dementia?
A new study reports controlling blood pressure has a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment, a precursor of dementia.... Read More...
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How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition
Researchers report impairments in the neuroprotective communication between neural blood vessels, astrocytes and neurons may be an early factor in how high blood pressure may impair cognitive function.... Read More...
Hypertension May Cause Dementia
An MRI study reveals neuroimaging can detect early signs of neurological damage in people with hypertension before symptoms of dementia occur.... Read More...
Vascular Risk Interacts with Amyloid Levels to Increase Age Related Cognitive Decline
Vascular risk factors appear to have a negative synergistic effect with amyloid beta levels in the brain, researchers report. The study suggests a combination of increased vascular risk and higher amyloid levels in the brain can predict more rapid cognitive decline during aging.... Read More...
Americans with a College Education Live Longer Without Dementia
Two new studies from researchers at USC provide fresh insight into Alzheimer's risks. Researchers say attending college can stave off dementia and help retain memories in old age. Additionally, researchers report reducing diabetes and hypertension after 50 could increase longevity in people with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Why Sauna Bathing is Good For Your Health
A 30 minute sauna bath reduces blood pressure and improves vascular compliance, a new study reports.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
1 in 3 Cases of Dementia Are Preventable
Researchers have identified nine risk factors during different stages in life that may increase a person's likelihood of developing dementia. At least 35% of dementia cases, researchers say, may be directly linked to these risk factors. By taking steps to reduce risks and by improving education, it is estimated that the incidence of dementia can be reduced by as much as 20%.... Read More...
Hippocampus Underlies the Link Between Slowed Walking and Mental Decline
A new study reports a connection between slowed walking speed and cognitive decline appears to arise in the right hippocampus. Researchers recommend older people may benefit if their doctors measure their walking speed and check for changes over time, which could be an early indicator of impending cognitive decline.... Read More...
Findings Support Role of Vascular Disease in Development of Alzheimer’s
A new study reports midlife vascular risk factors are associated with elevated levels of amyloid beta in later life.... Read More...
Fainting Disorder Mechanism Identified
Researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the fainting disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.... Read More...
High Blood Pressure Onset in Late Life May Protect Against Dementia
Researchers report people who reported hypertension onset during their 80's were 42 percent less likely to develop dementia after the age of 90 than those with no history of high blood pressure.... Read More...