Stiffness of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, may be a significant risk factor for developing dementia, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh.
The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, draws on data collected from hundreds of elderly adults for more than 15 years.
“As the large arteries get stiffer, their ability to cushion the pumping of blood from the heart is diminished, and that transmits increased pulsing force to the brain, which...
[Read More ...]
No comments:
Post a Comment