Risk factors for heart disease linked to dementiaA large, long-term study showed that certain heart disease risk factors in midlife—diabetes, elevated blood pressure, and smoking cigarettes—are associated with an increased risk for dementia. |
Water changes mark Parkinson’s disease progressionScientists developed a new way to detect brain changes caused by Parkinson’s disease. The technique may be useful for assessing the effects of potential treatments. |
Brain cells that influence agingResearchers discovered stem cells in the brain that influence how quickly mice age. The findings suggest new approaches to age-related diseases and lengthening lifespan. |
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