Researchers say hypertension in older adults can cause tangles and plaques to form in the brain. Both are common markers of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s well-documented that high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease. Now, new research suggests that hypertension can also seriously affect your brain — perhaps to the...

Brushing and flossing can be good for your heart and blood vessels as well as your teeth, according to research. Dental treatments and good oral hygiene can help the flow of blood through arteries, the study by British and US researchers found. It could help prevent heart attacks and strokes, they...

Aspirin fails to reduce the risk of a first heart attack or stroke but can help those who have previously suffered a cardiac illness, new research reveals. The painkiller significantly reduces the risk of having another heart attack or stroke if you have suffered one in the past, the study found. Yet,...