Category Archives: Stroke

Some Jokes Activate Brain’s Reward Centers More Than Others

Posted on August 27, 2011 by admin

Certain types of humor show high fMRI activity levels in the brains pleasure centers.
Results indicate that humor may help to indicate levels of emotion in vegetative state patients. Continue reading →

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Brain Stem Cells Restore Memory & Cognition After Brain Cancer Radiation Therapy

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

Stem cell implantation restores lost cognitive function from radiation therapy for brain cancer. Continue reading →

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Statins May Even Reduce Risk of Stroke In Younger Adults

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

Statins may prevent stroke reoccurrence in younger patients. Continue reading →

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Epigenetics And Neuroplasticity Control Brain Development Right From The Start

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

Environmental inputs (epigentics) control neuroplasticity by stimulating Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) production as much as the genes themselves. Continue reading →

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Fisetin in Strawberries, like Blueberries And Red Wine, Offer Memory Health Benefits

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

Fisetin in strawberries has multiple health benefits including protecting neurons in the brain as well as helping to combat juvenile diabetes. Continue reading →

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B12 May Reduce Risk of Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

Vitamin B12, found in fish, poultry and other meat products, appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Continue reading →

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Aspirin Still Best For Preventing Second Stroke From Clots

Posted on May 25, 2011 by admin

Terutroban, a promising new drug found to prevent blood clots in animals, is not better than conventional aspirin in preventing a second stoke in someone who has already experienced a stroke. Continue reading →

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