Medical science
Understanding the aging brain
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Researchers investigate new approaches to slow loss of brain power.
Scientists have known for years that blood vessel loss in the brain is a factor in cognitive decline as people age. New research at the University of Victoria has provided an
explanation for why we lose blood vessels– vital knowledge that could one day lead to preventive and protective strategies for maintaining brain health.