Researchers have uncovered a potential route to developing the first ever drug treatments for vascular dementia that directly target a cause of the condition. The research has shed light on how high ...

Cerebral blood delivery depends on mechanisms such as electrical signaling, which propagates through capillary networks to upstream arterioles to deliver blood, and calcium signaling, which fine-tunes ...

Though it accounts for just two percent of the body’s weight, the brain consumes a whopping 20% of its total energy. To get the energy it needs for more complicated tasks, the brain has evolved a ...

Dementia has long been framed as a slow, irreversible loss of neurons, but a new line of research is shifting attention to the blood vessels that feed the brain. Scientists are now testing whether ...

Researchers have discovered that a certain type of cell that sits on top of the brain's smallest blood vessels senses when their brain region needs energy. When glucose levels are low, these cells ...

Aston University scientists have discovered a more accurate way of checking the blood flow in the feet of patients with type 2 diabetes. Using lasers, their findings have resulted in improved accuracy ...

Blood clots can turn dangerous quickly if ignored. This article highlights eight key warning signs—from swelling to ...

Poor blood flow affects millions of adults and often worsens the older we get. Circulation problems may lead to discomfort in the hands and feet due to numbness and tingling muscle cramps and even ...

That familiar heaviness in your legs after a long day isn’t just tiredness – it might be telling you something important about your circulation. While many people rush to expensive treatments or worry ...