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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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Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those who have never married.... Read More...

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Insomnia is a Likely Long Term Side Effect of Stroke

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2018

A new sleep study reveals people who have suffered a stroke take longer to fall asleep and have reduced sleep efficiency compared to those who had no history of stroke. ... Read More...

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Mice Regrow Neurons and Blood Vessels Following a Stroke

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2018

Researchers have developed a new gel infused with molecules that stimulates blood vessel growth and suppresses inflammation following a stroke. The study reveals after treatment, mice also regenerated brain tissue and showed improvements in motor behavior.... Read More...

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Brain Simulation Reveals Benefits of Emergency Cooling Treatment

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2018

Using brain simulations, researchers report emergency cooling techniques could help to minimize long term damage that arises as a result of birth complications and limit the effects of stroke.... Read More...

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Artificial Intelligence Improves Stroke and Dementia Diagnosis in Brain Scans

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2018

Researchers say machine learning is up to 85% accurate at predicting the severity of small vessel disease, a condition associated with stroke and dementia. ... Read More...

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Impaired Brain Pathways May Cause Attention Problems Following Stroke

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2018

Researchers report the impairment of the right thalamic and caudate prefrontal pathways appear to be associated with attention deficits in patients following a stroke. ... Read More...

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First Robotic System Plays Tic-Tac-Toe to Improve Task Performance

Neuroscience NewsMay 4, 2018

Researchers have developed a robot capable of playing a game of Tic-Tac-Toe. The robot can interact with patients in rehabilitation to help improve their motor skills.... Read More...

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Frequent Sauna Bathing Could Reduce Stroke Risk

Neuroscience NewsMay 2, 2018

According to University of Bristol researchers, taking a frequent sauna can help to reduce your stroke risk.... Read More...

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Novel PET Imaging Agent Could Help Guide Therapy for Brain Diseases

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2018

Researchers have developed a new imaging agent, which uses PET scans to target receptors neurons implicated in memory and learning.... Read More...

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Boosts Post-Stroke Motor Skill Recovery

Neuroscience NewsMarch 28, 2018

Vagus nerve stimulation coupled with physical therapy following a stroke can significantly help to boost motor skill recovery, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Number of Known Stroke Risk Genes Tripled

Neuroscience NewsMarch 18, 2018

Researchers have identified 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke.... Read More...

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

Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

Insomnia is a Likely Long Term Side Effect of Stroke

Mice Regrow Neurons and Blood Vessels Following a Stroke

Brain Simulation Reveals Benefits of Emergency Cooling Treatment

Artificial Intelligence Improves Stroke and Dementia Diagnosis in Brain Scans

Impaired Brain Pathways May Cause Attention Problems Following Stroke

First Robotic System Plays Tic-Tac-Toe to Improve Task Performance

Frequent Sauna Bathing Could Reduce Stroke Risk

Novel PET Imaging Agent Could Help Guide Therapy for Brain Diseases

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Boosts Post-Stroke Motor Skill Recovery

Number of Known Stroke Risk Genes Tripled