Depression After Stroke
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- Published on Monday, 16 January 2012 08:14
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Women More Likely Than Men To Suffer Depression After Stroke
Depression occurs in as many as one-third of patients after a stroke, and women are at somewhat higher risk, according to a large new review of studies.
Psychological Distress
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- Published on Monday, 16 January 2012 08:10
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Psychological distress, but not depression, may increase the risk of stroke, according to a study published in the March 4, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Heart Disease Risk Factors
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- Published on Monday, 16 January 2012 08:06
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Heart Disease Risk Factors Linked to Some Cognitive Decline
Older adults at risk for stroke have significantly increased risk for some types of cognitive decline, according to a multicenter study led by University of California scientists.
How the Brain Routes Traffic
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- Published on Monday, 16 January 2012 08:06
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How the Brain Routes Traffic for Maximum Alertness
A new UC Davis study shows how the brain reconfigures its connections to minimize distractions and take best advantage of our knowledge of situations.
Memory Decline
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- Published on Monday, 16 January 2012 08:06
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Memory Decline Linked to an Inability to Ignore Distractions
One of the most common complaints among healthy older adults relates to a decline in memory performance.
High Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
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- Published on Monday, 16 January 2012 08:06
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High Cholesterol and Blood Pressure in Middle Age Tied to Early Memory Problems
More Expensive than Organic Food
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- Published on Friday, 21 October 2011 08:06
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When the hidden costs are calculated into the price of conventional food and other items, organic food and products are actually, in real terms, less expensive
• Decades of research confirm that organic agriculture produces crop yields that are comparable, under normal weather conditions, or even 50-70 percent superior (during droughts or excessive rain) to chemical farming
More Women Than Men Having Mid-Life Stroke
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- Published on Monday, 16 January 2012 08:06
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More women than men appear to be having a stroke in middle age, according to a new study.
