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·February 19, 2022·5 min read

Illicit Amphetamine Use Linked to 5-Fold Heightened Risk of Psychosis

People who use illicit amphetamines are at a 5-fold higher risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.

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·January 19, 2022·5 min read

Cholesterol Buildup in Brain Presents New Target to Reduce Dementia Risk From Stroke

Cyclodextrin, an FDA-approved drug, reduced cholesterol accumulation from broken down brain cells and inflammation in animal models. The findings point to a potential new therapy to reduce dementia following a stroke.

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·November 16, 2021·4 min read

Coffee and Tea Drinking May Be Associated With Reduced Rates of Stroke and Dementia

People who drink between 4 - 6 cups of coffee or tea per day have a lower risk of stroke and dementia, researchers report. Drinking coffee alone, or in combination with tea, was associated with lower risk of post-stroke dementia.

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·November 4, 2021·4 min read

Fish Eaters Have Fewer Signs of Vascular Disease in the Brain

People who consumed fish as a regular part of their diet had a lower risk of vascular brain disease, a condition that can lead to stroke or dementia.

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·October 2, 2021·4 min read

Study Finds Vital Link to Identify People at Risk of Aneurysms

People with asymmetrical brain arteries have a significantly higher risk of developing a cerebral aneurysm, a new study reports.

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·September 25, 2021·4 min read

Adults With Neurologic Conditions More Likely to Have Experienced Childhood Trauma

Adults who experienced traumatic events, including abuse and household dysfunction, as children had an increased risk of developing neurological conditions later in life. Additionally, researchers found a significant link between childhood trauma and depression and anxiety in adulthood.

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·September 9, 2021·5 min read

Eating Peanuts May Lower Risk of Ischemic Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease

A study conducted on Japanese men and women found peanut consumption decreased the risk of cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke.

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·September 1, 2021·3 min read

AI Can Calculate Personalized Risk of Having Another Stroke

A new artificial intelligence algorithm analyzes personal risk factors to accurately predict stroke recurrence in patients.

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·August 28, 2021·2 min read

Light-to-Moderate Coffee Drinking Associated With Reduced Stroke Risk

Drinking up to three cups of coffee a day can help decrease the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease, researchers report.

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·August 19, 2021·6 min read

Too Much Time on a Computer, Watching TV or Other Sedentary Activities Raises Stroke Risk

Adults under sixty who spend a significant amount of engaged in sedentary activities and less time embarking on physical activity have a higher stroke risk than their more active peers.

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·August 17, 2021·4 min read

Widespread Pain Linked to Heightened Dementia and Stroke Risk

Widespread pain, a subset of chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, is linked to an increased risk of all types of dementias, including Alzheimer's disease, and a greater risk of stroke.