Staying physically fit in your 40s can help preserve strong brain health well into your 60s, according to a new study.
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Study: Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk for repeat strokes
Stroke survivors with low levels of vitamin D were found to exhibit twice as much dead brain tissue and a 50 percent reduced chance of recovering within three months.
Study: Mediterranean diet could help curb stroke risk
A new study finds that those who adhere to the Mediterranean diet also exhibit a lower chance of suffering an ischemic (blood clot) stroke.
Dementia risk higher in UK women, according to new research
A spike in dementia cases has been occurring across the United Kingdom, with a new survey conducted by Alzheimer’s Research UK finding that women are predominantly taking the brunt of this epidemic, as both dementia sufferers and caretakers.
More than two drink alcoholic drinks a day for middle-aged adults increases stroke risk
Study participants who drank heavily in their 50s and 60s — defined as an average of over two alcoholic drinks per day — were 34 percent more likely to suffer a stroke.
Study: Autistic siblings exhibit different, rather than similar, genetic risks
One new study reveals that siblings who both have autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) actually exhibit different, rather than similar, genetic risk patterns.
3 more early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease
While memory loss is a major red flag of deteriorating brain health, it’s far from the only one — and many of the red flags of early Alzheimer’s are not as obvious.
2 behavior changes that may be red flags for Alzheimer’s
While failing memory support is a common symptom associated with dementia, a new study found these other red flags that middle-aged people and seniors should keep an eye out for.
Type and severity of autism may be defined by gene mutations, new research shows
A new study into the causes of autism finds that varying gene mutations may be instrumental in determining the type and severity of a given autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Being able to balance on one leg could indicate lower risk for stroke
A new Japanese study suggests that not being able to balance on one leg for at least 20 seconds could actually be a sign that you’re at a greater risk of stroke.