Better heart health may improve cognitive health in kids
Nov 13, 2023
Children with better cardiovascular health scored higher when it came to executive cognitive function, according to preliminary research.
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For people aging alone, experts say plan ahead for long-term care
Oct 26, 2023
As the population ages, long-term care is a growing need. But for people who don't have spouses or adult children to care for them, finding support can be challenging.
Feel dizzy when you stand up? It's a drop in blood pressure and may be an early sign of dementia
Oct 23, 2023
A new study is reinforcing scientists' suspicions of a link between orthostatic hypotension and dementia.
Rocker's wife performed CPR with the help of 911 dispatcher
Oct 12, 2023
After heavy metal bass guitarist Sal Italiano had a cardiac arrest, doctors needed proof his brain was functioning before doing heart surgery. The clock was winding down.
The real-life health effects of fantasy sports
Aug 29, 2023
Drafting actual players for pretend teams can offer healthy social interaction. But watch out for these potential problems.
How a neurologist keeps his brain healthy – and what he wants to do better
Jul 26, 2023
Most strokes are preventable, says Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele. Here's what he does to keep his own brain healthy.
Hmong Americans may have strokes at much younger ages
Jul 19, 2023
Hmong adults in the U.S. may have strokes earlier than white people and be more likely to have bleeding strokes, new research suggests.
Woman survives stroke in 2 parts of the brain at age 29
Jul 19, 2023
Bethany Moeddel had simultaneous strokes in two areas of the brain before her 30th birthday. Now, she is living independently.
Woman's heart conditions took her from dancing to despair – then a new direction
Jul 17, 2023
Allison Graff was a young, carefree woman who loved to dance the nights away. Then she was diagnosed with a heart condition, and then another.
Loss of executive function with aging can make learning new skills hard
Jul 14, 2023
A technology-dependent world requires continuous learning to perform daily tasks. This can be stressful for older adults, as they begin to lose the cognitive skills needed for new learning.