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_ StrokeA Post-Stroke Vaccine That Could Save Lives By Jane Farrell articleA vaccine may someday replace oral blood thinners to reduce the risk of secondary strokes, researchers say. The discovery was … Read More→
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_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain HealthNew Research Focuses on Treating Non-Cognitive Symptoms of People with Dementia By Sondra Forsyth articleNew research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 in Chicago focuses on the recent successes and ongoing … Read More→
_ Brain HealthDehydration Can Negatively Affect Cognition By Sondra Forsyth articleAnyone lost in a desert hallucinating mirages knows that extreme dehydration discombobulates the mind. But just two hours of vigorous … Read More→
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