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12/02/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Proactive stroke prevention: Keep your brain healthy by strengthening your heart
Maintaining heart health is crucial to your overall well-being. But did you know that keeping your heart healthy is also key to boosting your brain health? Your brain health is tied to your heart health Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide while dementia is fifth. However, while “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” are used interchangeably, the […]
08/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How does sugar drain your brain? Science explains
It’s no secret that too much sugar is bad for cardiometabolic health. From triggering insulin resistance to increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke, eating a high-sugar diet can pose serious consequences. Recent research published in the journal Nature Communications adds another sugar-related consequence: rapid metabolic shifts. In fruit flies fed a high-sugar diet, important metabolites […]
07/21/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Greater blood pressure control is key to preventing cognitive impairment and dementia, scientists find
For hypertensive adults, the need to maintain healthy blood pressure is a given. But a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that beyond its usual benefits, having a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of less than 120 mmHg is associated with fewer negative outcomes in the brain. The report, funded by the National Institute […]
06/16/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Having good heart health in your 50s lowers dementia risk later in life, say researchers
According to a recent study published in the journal The BMJ, maintaining good heart health in your 50s can help lower your risk of dementia as you age. The researchers behind the study said that their results emphasize the importance of improving cardiovascular health in middle age to prevent age-related cognitive decline. Preventing dementia with “Life Simple […]
10/28/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Heart, muscles, mind: Vitamin D helps your body in many ways
Compared to other vitamins, vitamin D is unique: One of the best ways to absorb it is by exposing yourself to natural sunlight. Vitamin D is also essential for your brain and heart health. Natural sources of vitamin D The body produces vitamin D from cholesterol in your skin upon exposure to sunlight. However, those […]
06/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Understanding how B vitamins help improve brain, heart health
The risks of cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline increase with age, but that doesn’t mean that these problems can’t be prevented. Older people can avoid suffering from these conditions by adhering to a healthy diet and taking supplements that contain B vitamins. An article published on the website NaturalHealth365.com discussed how B vitamins, such as vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin […]
06/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Can managing your blood pressure lower your risk of dementia?
As you age, your thinking, reasoning, and remembering tend to decline – which is normal. However, when those cognitive functions decline much more significantly than what occurs with normal aging, it could be a sign of dementia. Because of the complications dementia can bring to a person’s life, researchers continue to investigate various health approaches […]
02/02/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Antacid drugs linked to increased risk for heart attack, dementia and renal failure
Many people who suffer from acid reflux and heartburn take antacid drugs to treat their condition. However, using these proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for a long time can cause serious and life-threatening side effects — just like any other drug. One of the deadly side effects of continuously taking antacid drugs is that it speeds […]
08/08/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Prevent memory decline by being more physically active and caring for your heart
According to a recent study, both overall physical fitness and the stiffness of the central arteries can help shed light on the how fast certain aspects of memory decline. Researchers from the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University who authored the study looked at the mechanisms that affect the cognitive performance of older people who live independently. How the […]
06/27/2018
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By Cassie B.
Compound found in green tea dissolves dangerous plaque found in blood vessels
Green tea already gets a lot of attention for its potential to fight cancer, but there’s another very important benefit that is making the beverage an even more attractive option than it already is. Scientists have found that a compound in green tea can dissolve the protein plaques in blood vessels that can cause heart […]
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