Vascular dementia occurs when blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain become damaged. Our blood contains oxygen and nutrients that help the brain cells to work properly. When blood vessels are ...

Emphasizing the spatial molecular pattern behind blood-brain barrier disruption and loss of the vascular tone in the acute phase following ischemic stroke reperfusion suggests the gene expression ...

Another SCFA, butyrate, and the microbes that produce it are also important for forming the barrier between the brain and the blood, which is called the blood-brain barrier. Gut microbes also ...

A blood clot is a gel-like mass of blood that can form as a natural part of wound healing. But blood clots that occur within arteries or veins can be dangerous and even life-threatening if they block ...

The Immense Importance of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier According to research undertaken by Iughetti et al. (2011), the central nervous system and the ...

The results surprised some experts because they suggest certain PFAS are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB), a protective mechanism designed to shield the brain from harmful ...

A slimy barrier lining the brain’s blood vessels could hold the key to shielding the organ from the harmful effects of ageing, according to a study in mice. The finding shines a spotlight on a ...

7. Poor Cognitive Function Because poor circulation affects all the arteries in the body, it's possible for blood flow to the brain to decrease. Reduced blood flow can deprive the brain of vital ...

Insulin is critical in moving glucose from the blood into cells — including neurons in the brain — so the body can use it for energy. When cells no longer respond properly to insulin ...