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Enzyme May Be A Key To Alzheimer's-Related Cell Death
A researcher has discovered
that the amount of an enzyme
present in neurons can
affect the mechanism thought
to cause cell death in
Alzheimer's disease patients
... > full story
Stroke Rehabilitation Technology That's Fun And Can Be Used At Home
Stroke rehabilitation
technology which patients
can operate in their own
homes while playing computer
games, is being developed by
... > full story
Nicotine Creates Stronger Memories, Cues To Drug Use
Ever wonder why former
smokers miss lighting up
most when they are in a bar
or after a meal with
friends? Researchers say
nicotine, the addictive
... > full story
How To Boost Value Of Alzheimer's-Fighting Compounds
The polyphenols found in red
wine are thought to help
prevent Alzheimer's disease,
and new research has shown
that some of those compounds
in fact reach the brain. ... > full story
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Migraine Raises Risk of Most Common Form of Stroke
November 16, 2009 — Pooling results from 21 studies, involving 622,381 men and women, researchers have affirmed that migraine headaches are associated with more than twofold higher chances of the most common kind of ... > full story -
Inadequate Levels of Vitamin D May Significantly Increase Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease and Death
November 16, 2009 — Researchers found that patients with very low levels of Vitamin D were 77 percent more likely to die, 45 percent more likely to develop coronary artery disease, and 78 percent were more likely to ... > full story -
Stroke Incidence Related to Angioplasty Remains Steady Over Past 15 Years
November 16, 2009 — The incidence of stroke or mini-stroke related to a coronary angioplasty remained steady over a 15-year period, according to a new study. Researchers say this is good news because physicians now are ... > full story -
Exposure to Several Common Infections Over Time May Be Associated With Risk of Stroke
November 12, 2009 — Cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a new ... > full story -
Scientists Decipher The Formation Of Lasting Memories
November 11, 2009 — Researchers have discovered a mechanism that controls the brain's ability to create lasting memories. In experiments on genetically manipulated mice, they were able to switch on and off the animals' ... > full story -
Women More Likely Than Men To Suffer Depression After Stroke
November 11, 2009 — Depression occurs in as many as one-third of patients after a stroke, and women are at somewhat higher risk, according to a large new review of studies. Post-stroke depression is associated with ... > full story -
Reduced Muscle Strength Associated With Risk For Alzheimer's
November 10, 2009 — Individuals with weaker muscles appear to have a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease and declines in cognitive function over time, according to a new ... > full story -
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Widely Used Cholesterol-Lowering Drug May Prevent Progression Of Parkinson's Disease
November 9, 2009 — Simvastatin, a commonly used, cholesterol-lowering drug, may prevent Parkinson's disease from progressing further. Neurological researchers conducted a study examining the use of the FDA-approved ... > full story -
Estrogen And Stroke Risk: Long Period Of Estrogen Deprivation Can Lead To Loss Of Sensitivity And Protective Effects In The Brain
November 4, 2009 — A new study shows that a long period of estrogen deprivation can lead to loss of sensitivity and protective effects in the brain and weaken areas normally resistant to stroke ... > full story -
Researchers Find Yoga May Be Effective For Chronic Low Back Pain In Minority Populations
November 4, 2009 — Researchers have found that yoga may be more effective than standard treatment for reducing chronic low back pain in minority ... > full story
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