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Neck Scan Could Predict Dementia 10 Years Prior To Symptom Onset

Researchers from University College London released their findings at the American Heart Association's scientific conference last month

A quick neck scan that analyzes the strength of a person’s blood vessels could help predict their risk of developing dementia 10 years before the onset of symptoms, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London studied roughly 3,200 … Continue reading

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New Study Of Yanomami and Yekwana Tribes Points To Role Of Diet On Blood Pressure

A tribe with virtually no Western contact shows little to no increase in blood pressure as they age

A newly released study sheds insight into the role Western-influenced diets may play in blood pressure levels throughout our lives. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health measured blood pressure levels of two native tribes in South … Continue reading

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