Tag: neurology
Young people with high blood pressure may suffer brain shrinkage
Study shows even when blood pressure is below the levels considered as hypertension, it affects the brain
Young people with elevated blood pressure even when...
People who remain active even in old age have sharper memory
People who move more in old age have sharper thinking and memory skills compared to those who didn't move much at all
Older adults who...
World meet discusses high stroke rates in middle income nations
High stroke impact in low- and middle-income countries examined at 11th World Stroke Congress in Montreal
The ongoing 11th World Stroke Congress discussed the impact...
Diet rich in fish, fruits & nuts lowers stroke risk
Mediterranean diet can lower stroke risk, especially in women.Fruits and nuts are the key to keeping stroke away. And some fish.
One of the largest...
Pregnant with epilepsy? Folic acid may prevent language delays in baby
Women who are on epilepsy drugs often have babies that pick up language skills later than others. Folate prevents that
Women who take epilepsy drugs...
Frequent sauna baths can protect you from stroke
Study finds 4-7 sauna baths a week could reduce stroke chances by 61%
If you are fond of sauna bathing, go for it. It will...
Johns Hopkins scientists develop smartphone app for Parkinson’s diagnosis
Current methods are subjective, the evaluators' biases tend to creep inResearchers at the Johns Hopkins University have devised a method in which a smartphone...
Fitter middle aged women develop dementia later than average
Study found such women develop dementia at an average of 11 years later than others
Keeping fit at middle age may be the key for...
