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2. Your biggest questions about strokes, answered - AOL

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   The brain damage caused by a stroke can lead to serious problem such as: Cognitive issues ( memory lapses , difficulty solving problems) Difficulty swallowing and eating

3. Vascular dementia - Wikipedia

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   Since stroke is an essential part of vascular dementia, [13] the goal is to prevent new strokes. This is attempted through reduction of stroke risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high blood lipid levels, atrial fibrillation, or diabetes mellitus. [2] [5] Medications for high blood pressure are used to prevent pre-stroke dementia. [19]

4. Cognitive disorder - Wikipedia

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   Neurocognitive disorders can have numerous causes: genetics, brain trauma, stroke, and heart issues. The main causes are neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease because they affect or deteriorate brain functions. [7]

5. Memory disorder - Wikipedia

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   The difference in memory between normal aging and a memory disorder is the amount of beta-amyloid deposits, hippocampal neurofibrillary tangles, or amyloid plaques in the cortex. If there is an increased amount, memory connections become blocked, memory functions decrease much more than what is normal for that age and a memory disorder is ...

6. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Cognitive changes such as problems with memory or processing speed. ... A blood clot that reaches your brain can cause a stroke. ... which is a broad term for conditions that affect your blood ...

7. 6 simple strategies to keep your brain and your heart strong

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   How can heart problems affect your brain’s health? ... That can cause problems with your memory and make it difficult to learn. ... That can lead to heart disease and stroke. Smoking is the ...

8. Central nervous system disease - Wikipedia

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   A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to the brain. Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. [7] This can happen when a blood vessel is blocked by a blood clot or when a blood vessel ruptures, causing blood to leak to the brain. If the brain cannot get enough oxygen and blood, brain cells can die, leading to ...

9. Stress can affect your cognitive reserve: What that means for ...

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   “Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can help strengthen neural pathways and improve memory, problem-solving, and communication skills in people with cognitive decline,” added Angela ...