FeaturedNeurology·March 29, 2016·4 min readVascular Brain Injury is Evident in People in Their 40sA new study shows people as young as in their 40s are suffering from stiffening of the arteries, which is associated with structural brain damage implicated in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 3, 2016·1 min readRaising Awareness of Link Between Hypertension and Cognitive ImpairmentThe NIH has launched a new campaign to educate the public on the link between high blood pressure and cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·3 min readIncreased Weight Loss During Aging Associated With Increased Risk for Mild Cognitive ImpairmentA new study reports that increased weight loss per decade during midlife to late life is associated with an increased risk of developing MCI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 29, 2016·4 min readBlood Pressure Drugs Could Reduce Cell Damage Linked to Alzheimer’s DiseaseDrugs used to treat hypertension appear to reduce cell damage associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2016·4 min readEasy To Follow Diet Proven to Lower Alzheimer’s RiskA diet that helps lower the risks of Alzheimer's disease by as much as 53 percent has been ranked the easiest to follow and second best overall diet for 2016.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 21, 2015·4 min readTBI Triggers Liver to Produce Protein Tied to InflammationA new study reveals how TBI produces an immune response in the liver.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 18, 2015·2 min readEarly Brain Damage From Hypertension Detected by New Imaging TechniqueResearchers report that a new imaging technique has found some people with hypertension also have signs of early brain damage.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·August 26, 2015·5 min readHigher Risk of Recurrent Stroke in Survivors of Childhood CancerAccording to researchers, new evidence suggest survivors of childhood cancers have higher risk of suffering a stroke at a young age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 21, 2015·5 min readBlood Vessels Age WellAging could trigger an adaptive response to counteract the effects of oxidative stress on blood vessels, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 16, 2015·3 min readHigh Blood Pressure in Midlife Can Negatively Impact Cognition Years LaterAccording to a new study, having high blood pressure in your 50's can impact your brain health and cognitive skills later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 9, 2013·4 min readHypertensive Smoking Women Have Higher Risk of Fatal Brain BleedingA long term population based study helps shed light on those most at risk for SAH.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 18, 2013·4 min readUncontrolled Hypertension Could Bring Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study finds increased amyloid levels in the brains of unmedicated hypertensive adults with a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.Read More