Amyloid Deposits Increase With Age, Says Study

Stiffening of the arteries appears to be associated with the progressive buildup of amyloid plaque in the brains of elderly patients without dementia, says a new research. strongAuthor:/strong Timothy M. Hughes, Ph.D., M.P.H., of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C., and colleagues. strongBackground:/strong Evidence suggested arterial stiffness is related to brain aging, cerebrovascular disease, impaired cognitive function and dementia ...