Science news articles about 'vascular risk factors'

... . Migraines also tripled the risk of blood clots in the veins and doubled the risk of heart disease. Vascular risk factors were also strongly associated with migraines. These included diabetes, high ...

... cohort in 2001-2002 (a study of vascular risk factors of dementia) and were re-examined at least ... complex set of favorable social and lifestyle factors that contribute to better health. Further research ...

... for those with Alzheimer's disease. "These results point to the importance of reducing the vascular risk factors that can lead to strokes and dementia," said study author John M. Starr, FRCPEd, of ...

... of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Stern and his colleagues are continuing to study the basis of the links between vascular risk factors and Alzheimer's disease using epidemiologic and imaging approaches.

... Alzheimer's disease share similar vascular risk factors, such as hypertension [high blood pressure] ... AMD and Alzheimer's disease have been linked to an increased risk of stroke." Michelle L. Baker, M ...

... ," the authors write. "Therefore, intensification of efforts at screening for and treating vascular risk factors in women in their midlife years may be warranted." In another report, Viola Vaccarino, ...