Even mild heart dysfunction leaves microscopic scars in memory-related brain regions, creating a hidden bridge from cardiac ...

For decades, brain health and heart health were seen as separate medical concerns. However, emerging research suggests they may be far more connected than once believed. Scientists have uncovered a ...

Poor sleep after 50 may increase the risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, weight gain, and falls, making quality sleep ...

A heart attack happens when blood flow to a part of the heart suddenly gets blocked, which causes the heart muscles to be unable to get the oxygen they need to function. A heart attack affects heart ...

August 12, 2011 — Older patients are more likely than younger patients with a similar low left ventricular ejection fraction to have cognitive decline, report researchers. "Cognitive dysfunction due ...

Elevated cardiac troponin I levels during midlife — indicative of subclinical myocardial injury — were associated with a higher risk for dementia, faster cognitive decline, and greater brain atrophy ...

Getting prompt and effective heart attack treatment may help you avoid complications that can affect brain functions such as memory, focus, and decision making. A heart attack can damage the brain ...

There are plenty of good reasons to make sure you're eating enough fruit and vegetables each day. Not only do fruit and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our body needs to ...

Subtle changes in the structure and the diastolic function of a person's heart between early adulthood and middle age may be associated with a decline in thinking and memory skills. Subtle changes in ...