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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 ...

The blood flow to the brain is considered an important sign of brain health and ageing. By tracking this data, researchers ...