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Stroke prevention may also reduce dementia
Ontario ' s stroke prevention strategy appears to have had an unexpected, beneficial side effect: a reduction also in the incidence of dementia among older seniors. A new paper is the first to look at the demographics of both stroke and dementia across Ontario since the province pioneered Canada ' s first stroke prevention strategy in 2000.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 1, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Scientists surprised to discover lymphatic ' scavenger ' brain cells
The brain has its own inbuilt processes for mopping up damaging cellular waste -- and these processes may provide protection from stroke and dementia. Scientists discovered a new type of lymphatic brain ' scavenger ' cell by studying tropical freshwater zebrafish -- which share many of the same cell types and organs as humans.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 1, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Is soda bad for your brain? (And is diet soda worse?)
Excess sugar -- especially the fructose in sugary drinks -- might damage your brain, new research suggests. Researchers found that people who drink sugary beverages frequently are more likely to have poorer memory, smaller overall brain volume, and a significantly smaller hippocampus. A follow-up study found that people who drank diet soda daily were almost three times as likely to develop stroke and dementia when compared to those who did not.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 20, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Combating iron in the brain: Researchers find anti-aging micromolecule
The older we get, the more our brain ages. Cognitive abilities decline and the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, Alzheimer ’s and Parkinson’s disease or having a stroke steadily increases. A possible cause is the accumulation of iron molecules within neurons, which seems to be valid for all vertebrates. In a collaborative research project, scientists found that this iron accumulation is linked to a microRNA called m iR-29.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 14, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Innovative technique to examine blood vessels in 3D help unlock secrets of the brain
An important breakthrough has been made in the examination of blood vessels in the brain giving scientists a clearer understanding of how dementia, brain cancer and stroke can affect veins and capillaries in this organ.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 5, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Calcium supplements linked to dementia risk in women with certain health conditions
Calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have had a stroke or other signs of cerebrovascular disease, according to a new study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 17, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Pre-stroke risk factors influence long-term future stroke, dementia risk
If you had heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, before your first stoke, your risk of suffering subsequent strokes and dementia long after your initial stroke may be higher. Taking good care of your heart disease risk factors -- even if you have never experienced a stroke -- is not only important to prevent the first stroke, but it can go a long way to prevent a second stroke and dementia, say researchers.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 14, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Cerebrovascular disease linked to Alzheimer's
While strokes are known to increase risk for dementia, much less is known about diseases of large and small blood vessels in the brain, separate from stroke, and how they relate to dementia. Diseased blood vessels in the brain itself, which commonly is found in elderly people, may contribute more significantly to Alzheimer's disease dementia than was previously believed, according to new study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 1, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
New technology promises fast, accurate stroke diagnosis
A new approach to identifying biomarkers in blood has proven successful in helping diagnose stroke, and the technology could be expanded to diagnose such conditions as concussion, some forms of dementia, and some types of cancer and heart disease.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 25, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Kidney impairment decreases blood flow to the brain, boosting risk of brain disorders
Poor kidney function was strongly related to decreased blood flow to the brain, report researchers following a population-based study. Poor kidney function was linked to stroke and dementia most strongly in participants with decreased blood flow to the brain.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 6, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Telomere G-tail: Useful marker of endothelial dysfunction, stroke and dementia
A promising biomarker for the severity of age-related white matter changes (ARWMCs) and endothelial function was recently evaluated. The researchers investigated the association between the telomere G-tail length of leukocytes and vascular risk, ARWMCs, and endothelial function. They suggested that the telomere G-tail might be a useful marker of endothelial dysfunction, as well as stroke and dementia.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 23, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
UK research cash for dementia, stroke still way too low, experts say
The amount of government money pumped into dementia and stroke research in the UK has risen significantly in recent years, but it is still way too low when compared with the economic and personal impact these conditions have, experts argue.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 14, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
New test to help brain injury victims recover
A new assessment can help patients suffering from traumatic brain injury, aneurism, dementia, stroke and more between ages 18-74, experts say. The test is suitable for measuring concentration, memory retention, motor performance, language skills and spatial awareness in patients.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 20, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Moderate alcohol use associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation
Even in moderation, consumption of wine and hard liquor may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, an abnormally fast heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and dementia, according to new research. Moderate drinking was defined as one to three drinks per day. The research did not identify a similar risk for moderate consumption of beer.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 14, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Rotten egg gas holds key to healthcare therapies
It may smell of flatulence and have a reputation for being highly toxic, but when used in the right tiny dosage, hydrogen sulfide is now being being found to offer potential health benefits in a range of issues, from diabetes to stroke, heart attacks and dementia. A new compound (AP39) could hold the key to future therapies, by targeting delivery of very small amounts of the substance to the right (or key) places inside cells.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 9, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
