Researchers say certain heart conditions can cause changes in the brain's vascular system that increases the risk of stroke and dementia ...

There’s no magic bullet for Alzheimer’s, but there are ways to keep your brain healthy A doctor points to PET scan results that are part of a study on Alzheimer’s disease at a hospital in ...

When given to mice in a model of vascular dementia, this drug promoted repair of brain tissue and recovery of memory and gait functions.

The factors that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke can also raise the risk of dementia. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients ...

Learn what tests doctors use to diagnose and stage vascular dementia, including blood tests, neuropsychological tests, and brain scans.

Brain lesions in former football players linked to vascular, brain changes Date: December 29, 2023 Source: American Academy of Neurology Summary: Signs of injury to the brain's white matter called ...

High blood pressure is a main cause of vascular dementia, a condition characterised by poor blood flow to the brain. The reduced blood supply starves brain cells of nutrients and over time they ...

A study conducted in Brazil and reported in an article published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that schizophrenia may be associated with alterations in the vascularization of certain brain regions.