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Rapid, Irregular Heartbeat May Be Linked to Problems With Memory and Thinking
June 5, 2013 — People who develop a type of irregular heartbeat common in old age called atrial fibrillation may also be more likely to develop problems with memory and thinking, according to new ... > full story -
Alzheimer's Disease Drugs Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Attacks
June 5, 2013 — Drugs that are used for treating Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages are linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks and death, according to a large study of over 7,000 people with ... > full story -
Two Biomarkers Predict Increased Risk for 'Silent' Strokes
June 4, 2013 — Two biomarkers being investigated as predictors of heart and vascular disease appear to indicate risk for "silent" strokes and other causes of mild brain damage that present no symptoms, report ... > full story -
Cost of Resiliency in Kids Uncovered
May 30, 2013 — Children living in poverty who appear to succeed socially may be failing biologically. Students able to overcome the stress of growing up poor are labeled "resilient" because of their ability to ... > full story -
Safe for Stroke Patients to Continue Blood Thinners Before Minor Surgical Procedures
May 29, 2013 — It is is likely safe to continue taking blood thinners before minor procedures such as dental procedures, cataract surgery or dermatologic procedures, according to a new guideline from the American ... > full story -
New Treatment for Stroke Set to Increase Chances of Recovery
May 29, 2013 — Researchers have completed a landmark study which has revealed a new way to treat strokes caused by bleeding inside the ... > full story -
Meta-Analysis: Bug and Weed Killers, Solvents May Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease
May 27, 2013 — A large analysis of more than 100 studies from around the world shows that exposure to pesticides, or bug and weed killers, and solvents is likely associated with a higher risk of developing ... > full story -
MRI-Based Measurement Helps Predict Vascular Disease in the Brain
May 23, 2013 — Aortic arch pulse wave velocity, a measure of arterial stiffness, is a strong independent predictor of disease of the vessels that supply blood to the brain, according to a new ... > full story -
Regenerating Spinal Cord Fibers May Be Treatment for Stroke-Related Disabilities
May 23, 2013 — A new study finds "substantial evidence" that a regenerative process involving damaged nerve fibers in the spinal cord could hold the key to better functional recovery by most stroke victims. The ... > full story -
Costs to Treat Stroke in America May Double by 2030
May 22, 2013 — Stroke costs are predicted to more than double in the next 20 years. Americans 45-64 years old are expected to have the highest increase in stroke ... > full story
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