• Sustained High Blood Pressure May Damage Brain Vessels
  
  Having high blood pressure for long periods may increase the chance of small vessel damage in the brain, which has been linked to dementia and stroke, according to a new study.
• Study: 9/11 First Responders Have Higher Odds for Alzheimer's
  
  First responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks appear to be at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia, new research suggests.
• Concussions Increase Odds for Many Brain Conditions
  
  People with a history of concussion may face increased risks of certain psychological and neurological conditions, a large new study suggests.
• Smoking Raises Aneurysm Risk for Women
  
  Smoking significantly increases a woman's risk of potentially deadly brain aneurysms, a new study warns.
• These 2 Things Increase Chances of Mental Decline ...
  
  Your thinking skills may be at risk of declining in midlife if you smoke or have high blood pressure or diabetes, a new study suggests.
• Flu Shot May Lower Alzheimer's Risk, New Studies Show
  
  Getting vaccinated to protect against pneumonia and flu may offer an unexpected benefit - a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
• Researchers Take Important Step in Alzheimer's Prevention
  
  Ten risk factors may affect your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new Chinese study suggests.
• Study Examines Link Between Depression, Loss of Smell in COVID-19 Patients
  
  New research reveals the coronavirus might be attacking the brain by traveling up through the nose and damaging the central nervous system, causing depression and anxiety its wake.
• Study: Diet Can Reverse Damage to Brain
  
  Dirty air is the curse of urban living, and studies have shown that breathing it in harms the brains of men and women alike. But a new study suggests that diet can help reverse the damage.
• How to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
  
  Experts warn that dementia, the umbrella term for severe decline in mental ability that includes Alzheimer's disease, will reach epidemic proportions when the first wave of baby boomers hits the age of 85 in 2031.
• Asthma Drug Shows Promise for Treating Alzheimer's
  
  A common asthma drug has shown to reduce a common characteristic of Alzheimer's patients, giving rise to hope it might have potential as a treatment for the disease. In a study conducted at Lancaster University in England, salbutamol was found to be effective at lessening...
• Ultrasound Machines Connected to Smartphones Help Scan Coronavirus Patients
  
  An ingenious device originally intended for use in developing countries has made its mark in modern medicine during the pandemic.
• 7 Things You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke
  
  More than 795,000 people suffer from stroke in the U.S. each year, but up to 50% of all strokes are preventable, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It's the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause for serious disability in America says the Centers for Disease Control...
• Alzheimer's Speeds Up From Iron Deposits in Brain
  
  The progression of Alzheimer's disease may accelerate as iron deposits build up in the brain, a new study finds, hinting at a possible role for the mineral in mental decline.
• Sleep Patterns May Help Predict Parkinson's Diagnosis
  
  It often seems the older a person gets, the less they sleep, but new research suggests that inconsistent sleep patterns might predict a future diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
• Even Without Concussions, Athletes' Brains Can Change From Head Jolts
  
  Athletes who play contact sports may develop subtle brain changes - even if they don't suffer a concussion, researchers say.
• 5 Ways to Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer's
  
  A combination of healthy habits - such as a good diet and regular exercise - may lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease by as much as 60%, a new study suggests.
• 8 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
  
  The old expression "use it or lose it" holds true when it comes to mental acumen. Your mind doesn't have to slow down as you get older.
• The Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  
  Here are some potential ways the COVID-19 disease can cause long-term damage.
• Maria Shriver, AARP Team Up in Alzheimer's Battle
  
  An Alzheimer's diagnosis is devastating, no matter your sex. But the disease strikes far more women than men.
• Strokes Deadlier for COVID-19 Patients
  
  COVID-19 hasn't increased the risk for stroke, but when a stroke occurs it's more likely to be fatal, a new study finds.
• Healthier Heart Can Prevent Dementia
  
  Preventing heart disease may protect you from dementia, researchers say. The new study looked at nearly 1,600 people, at an average age of 79.5, who were followed for 21 years.
• Study: Aerobic Exercise Improves Memory in Older Adults
  
  Want to give your brain a boost? Go for a swim, take a walk, or spin your partner on the living room floor.
• Fruits, Tea May Protect Brain From Alzheimer's
  
  If you're worried about developing Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests that eating more fruits or drinking more tea or red wine might help protect your brain.
• Key Changes in Brain Found After Heart Attack
  
  People who've recently had a heart attack show increased activity in the area of the brain involved in stress and emotions.

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