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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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·February 20, 2021·5 min read

Prediabetes May Be Linked to Worse Brain Health

People with prediabetes who have higher than average blood sugar levels are at increased risk of cognitive problems and vascular dementia.

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·April 25, 2019·4 min read

Drugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trial

Two drugs commonly prescribed to treat heart disease and angina, are well tolerated in stroke patients. Early indications suggest the treatments may help to improve blood vessel function in the arms and brain, and may also improve cognitive skills.

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·July 20, 2018·4 min read

Ultrasound Could Help Improve Dementia Symptoms

Researchers report applying ultrasound to the whole brain improves cognitive dysfunction in mouse models of dementia. A clinical trial is currently underway to test the effectiveness in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.

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·May 2, 2017·6 min read

Unraveling Fluid Flow in the Brain

Findings may prove helpful in diagnosing neurological conditions from vascular dementia to hydrocephalus.

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·May 10, 2016·3 min read

Accelerated Risk of Vascular Aging Linked to Chronic Use of Some Antacids

Researchers report the chronic use of drugs to treat heartburn and GERDS can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, vascular dementia and renal failure.