Regular Exercise Won’t Save Your Blood Vessels From Sitting, But Cocoa Might
Drinking cocoa before prolonged sitting can promote healthy blood vessel function. (Credit: PawelKacperek on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell…
Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells promote blood vessel growth after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke…
Two analgesic drugs may one day be repurposed as anti-tumor therapies
Peripheral afferent neurons – nerves that send signals from all areas of the body to the central nervous…
Uncovering mechanisms of neuronal migration in the adult brain
Researchers have discovered how newly created neurons depend on blood flow in the adult brain to travel from…
Impaired movement of cerebrospinal fluid predicts dementia risk later in life
Problems with the brain’s waste clearance system could underlie many cases of dementia and help explain why poor…
Exploring the link between leaky blood-brain barrier and major depressive disorder
Women are affected by severe depression twice as often as men. The reasons for this have not yet…
Targeting the glycocalyx may offer a new approach to reduce frailty in older adults
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 30, 2025, titled, “Glycocalyx-targeted therapy prevents…
Hot Yoga Doesn’t Deliver On Heart Health Promises. Study Shows What Really Works
(© Leslie Rodrigue – stock.adobe.com) In A Nutshell Conventional exercise, like Tai Chi, Pilates, or HIIT, consistently improves…
Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…
Apple says its smartwatch can identify high blood pressure. How legitimate is it?
Apple will soon launch a new smartwatch feature it says can help detect high blood pressure – but…
UNM researcher develops new model for characterizing different forms of vascular dementia
Vascular dementia – cognitive impairment caused by disease in the brain’s small blood vessels – is a widespread…
Study reveals how a little-understood protein contributes to blood vessel leakage
A new study from the University of Oklahoma reveals how a little-understood protein, CD82, contributes to blood vessel…