The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases for everyone with age. For Latinos—the fastest-growing group of older adults in the United States—some risk factors seem to matter more than for others. The National Institute on Aging supports studies to identify these risk factors—and use that information to improve Latinos’ odds against Alzheimer’s. Besides older age, …
Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA: Mental Health and Older Adults Facebook Live Q&A — Join the Mental Health and Older Adults Live Q&A on March 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET. This live event will feature experts from NIA, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Substance Abuse and …
Mental Health and Older Adults Live Q&A; Blood Pressure and Dementia Risk; and More… Read More »
Investigators examined long-term data from four different countries and found that treating high blood pressure with medication not only improves older adults’ cardiovascular health, but also can reduce their risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The global team of scientists, coordinated by the NIA Intramural Research Program, cross-referenced data from six large, longitudinal studies that …
News from the NIA: Controlling High Blood Pressure Can Reduce Dementia Risk Read More »
What is a Stroke? According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. The brain receives 20% of the body’s blood supply. The vast network of blood vessels inside of the brain carries oxygen, glucose and other nutrients essential to …
“Advances in our understanding of the role of cardiovascular risks have shown them to be closely associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. Because many cardiovascular risks are modifiable, it may be possible to maintain brain health and to prevent dementia later in life.” American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Presidential Advisory, (2017, October), “Defining Optimal …
Heart to Head Series: The Link between High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s Disease Read More »
