Feb 10, 2022
As marijuana use increases across the nation, questions about its impact on brain health remain unanswered. A new American Heart Association scientific statement summarizes what is known – and unknown.
Feb 4, 2022
A type of stroke that causes bleeding into the brain has been increasing in the U.S. over the past decade and a half, particularly among adults under 65, new research shows.
Feb 3, 2022
People who have heart attacks experience a faster decline in cognitive function than those who haven't had heart attacks, preliminary research shows.
Feb 3, 2022
The more nicotine people are exposed to, the more harm they may be doing to their brains, new research suggests.
Feb 2, 2022
Pandemic stresses have been tough on teens, experts say, but parents and pediatricians can make a difference.
Jan 26, 2022
Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia affect millions of people, and a new collection of statistics helps put the problem in focus.
Jan 24, 2022
As men age, those who are anxious or worry excessively develop more risk factors for heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes than those who don't, according to a new study that tracked men for 40 years.
Jan 12, 2022
There's a solid body of evidence finding obesity harms brain health, from toddlerhood well past midlife. But questions about how and why – including whether weight loss can undo the damage – remain unanswered.
Jan 3, 2022
Wanting to get back to some sort of normalcy in 2022? Here's advice on starting anew with the right attitude.
Dec 21, 2021
Without a healthy brain, it's harder to have a healthy body. As heart disease, stroke and dementia rates continue to rise, leading heart and brain experts hope to focus research and the world’s attention on prevention.