Beware of Road Rage: It Could Be Impacting Your Brain Health, Study Finds
By
Emily Woodruff
| November 19th, 2018
When a driver cuts you off in traffic, do you take it in stride? Or do you develop a bad case of road rage?…
Stressed Adults Have Smaller Brains, Worse Memories
By
Emily Woodruff
| October 31st, 2018
We’ve all felt the effects of stress—but here’s news that might encourage you to do something about it. According to a new study published…
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Can Triple Dementia Risk Later in Life
By
Emily Woodruff
| October 18th, 2018
Preeclampsia—a spike in blood pressure that only occurs during pregnancy or the postpartum period, can be a scary complication of giving birth—in fact, it…
To Lower Your Dementia Risk, Experts Recommend Looking After Your Teeth
By
Emily Woodruff
| October 10th, 2018
Your teeth and your brain are both housed in your head, but what does oral care have to do with the health of your…
The Effect Growing Up Poor Can Have on Your Brain
By
Emily Woodruff
| October 2nd, 2018
As we age, we do what we can to prevent cognitive decline: eat blueberries, get our 10,000 steps in and download brain games to…
Air Pollution Tied to a Higher Risk of Dementia
By
Emily Withnall
| September 18th, 2018
Air pollution is on the rise, and there’s no question that it’s bad for your respiratory system. Scientists have linked pollution to around 9…
How Does Traumatic Brain Injury Affect Dementia Risk?
By
Christine Barba
| September 17th, 2018
A concussion may cause headaches, fatigue and difficulty concentrating, but could a blow to your head also lead to more serious consequences decades later? According…
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