High Blood Pressure: Risk for Alzheimer’s?
High blood pressure in middle age can lead to impaired cognition and is a potential risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, according to a statement from the American Heart Association co-authored by Loyola Medicine neurologist José Biller, MD. Dr. Biller is a member of...
Popular heartburn medication may increase ischemic stroke risk
A popular group of antacids known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, used to reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2016....
Dementia, stroke and cardiac death: Even slightly elevated thyroid values are dangerous
Berlin - An overactive thyroid increases the risk of stroke or cardiac arrest. Dementia is also possible. According to current studies, people with slightly elevated hormone levels are already at risk. The Professional Association of German nuclear medicine (BDN)...
Your Brain Has A “Delete” Button—Here’s How To Use It
The story by Judah Pollack and Olivia Fox Cabane, published on www.fastcompany.com Your brain's delete button and how to use it - This is the fascinating way that your brain makes space to build new and stronger connections so you can learn more. There’s an old saying...
The science of heartbreak: A spouse’s death boosts risk of cardiac arrhythmia
Heartbreak, it turns out, is more than just a metaphor: After the death of one’s spouse, people are at higher risk of having an abnormal heartbeat, a new study finds. Why it matters: We know emotions can have physical effects. So-called “broken heart syndrome,” which...
