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·October 31, 2016·2 min read

Acupuncture Lowers Hypertension by Activating Natural Opioids

Researchers successfully used electroacupuncture to increase the gene expression of enkephalins and reduce blood pressure for three days.

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·October 29, 2016·4 min read

High Blood Pressure May Impair Cognitive Function and Pose Risk for Alzheimer’s

A new study reports high blood pressure in middle age may lead to cognitive impairment and could be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 4, 2016·3 min read

Overlooked and Misunderstood Gene Linked to Schizophrenia

A new study reports a gene previously linked to hypertension is also associated with schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.

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·September 12, 2016·7 min read

Study Reveals Weight Loss Drug’s Effect on Brain

Researchers report a weight loss dampens the response to food cues in areas of the brain associated with emotion and attention.

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·June 8, 2016·5 min read

Exercise During Middle Age Could Protect Against Memory Loss Later

A 20 year study finds regular exercise during mid-life appears to be a key protector against memory decline in later years.

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·April 12, 2016·3 min read

Children of Older Mothers Do Better

According to researchers, the benefits of having children later in life outweigh possible biological risks for the offspring.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Vascular Brain Injury is Evident in People in Their 40s

A 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.

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·February 3, 2016·1 min read

Raising Awareness of Link Between Hypertension and Cognitive Impairment

The NIH has launched a new campaign to educate the public on the link between high blood pressure and cognitive decline.

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·February 1, 2016·3 min read

Increased Weight Loss During Aging Associated With Increased Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment

A new study reports that increased weight loss per decade during midlife to late life is associated with an increased risk of developing MCI.

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·January 29, 2016·4 min read

Blood Pressure Drugs Could Reduce Cell Damage Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Drugs used to treat hypertension appear to reduce cell damage associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·January 5, 2016·4 min read

Easy To Follow Diet Proven to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

A 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.