Simple ‘two-day diet’ could help slash ‘bad’ cholesterol levels
A study found this diet also resulted in weight loss and lowered blood pressureThis article contains affiliate links,…
“Go Red. Shop with Heart.” campaign mobilizes retailers to support womens heart health
More than 4 in 10 women in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, such as heart…
Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors
A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced…
Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery
A smartwatch app designed to measure social interactions of hospitalized stroke survivors may enable new treatments to preserve…
Majority of older adults in Ireland have poorly controlled high blood pressure
High blood pressure becomes more common after age 40years yet new research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on…
Brain Health Challenge: Workouts to Strengthen Your Brain
The 5-Day Brain Health Challenge A sharper, more resilient mind starts here. Friday Make 5 Appointments Today, you’re…
Brain Health Challenge: Test Your Knowledge of Healthy Habits
Welcome to the Brain Health Challenge! I’m Dana Smith, a reporter at The New York Times, and I’ll…
Stroke impacts speech sound integration, not speed, study reveals
Following stroke, some people experience a language disorder that hinders their ability to process speech sounds. How do their…
Why you shouldn’t skip your medication over the holidays
Many people are officially out of office, and while December is filled with lots of festivities and travelling,…
Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
Researchers identify enzyme linked to myelin damage and neurodegenerative conditions
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a type of enzyme with a complicated name –…
Study implicates enzyme in neurodegenerative conditions
Larry Sherman, Ph.D., professor at OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center, led research identifying the enzyme CEMIP as…