Taking supplements containing vitamin B12 may slow the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to findings published in the journal Neurology. Over the course of seven years, blood samples were taken from a total of 271 individuals aged 65 to 79 years who showed no signs of memory complications at the start of the study.

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Women who consume plenty of fish are less likely than those who eat little fish to have strokes, a Swedish study has found.

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Scientists from the University of Louisiana have found that a component of fish oil could help to protect brain tissue and promote stroke recovery. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in fish oils. Nicolas Bazan, the study's lead investigator, said that the research shows the "significant impact of omega-3 essential fatty acids on stroke."

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Incorporating several foods containing anti-inflammatory compounds into one’s diet may help stave off several health issues, according to a study conducted at Lund University in Sweden.

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The structure and function of the heart’s right ventricle (RV) may be determined by sex hormones, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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Taking herbal supplements may benefit people with anxiety disorders, according to findings published in Nutrition Journal.

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An increased risk of stroke may be associated with people who have developed insulin resistance, according to results published in the journal Archives of Neurology.

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Cardiovascular disease patients who suffer from anxiety disorders may be linked to an increased risk of developing severe hearth problems, according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

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Women who have already entered menopause and are taking hormone supplements may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society. Using breast cancer tumors in an animal model, a team of researchers observed how commonly used estrogens and progestins affected the body.

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The amount of salt a person consumes may be determined by genetics, according to a study published in Physiology and Behavior.

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Individuals who experience a stroke may want to begin taking the nutritional supplement, vitamin B3, as a new study suggests that it could be an effective treatment to improve neurological function. According to researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital, when rats that experienced an ischemic stroke were given vitamin B3, their brains began to grow new blood vessels and sprouted nerve cells, which greatly improved their neurological performance.

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Consuming dark chocolate may prevent stroke-related brain injuries, according to a study published in the Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism.

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A new study has found a connection between vitamin A intake and the lung function of newborns, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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People who consume red wine on a regular basis may be unknowingly protecting their brain in the event that they suffer a stroke.

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Young adults who suffer from hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, might consider taking extra precautions in their overall wellbeing as a study suggests they may be more susceptible to suffering a stroke.

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