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Bright areas represent white matter damage from small-vessel disease. Most people know about heart disease and stroke, but fewer realize that the same vascular problems affecting the heart can also affect the brain. Vascular dementia develops when blood flow to the brain is reduced, and early detection can make a big difference. Because WellSpring VitalHub is dedicated to vascular education, prevention, and screening, it’s important to break this down in a simple, clear way. What Is Vascular...

If you grew up in Nigeria, you probably never heard of a child carrying an EpiPen, a school banning peanuts, or anyone saying they were “allergic” to foods like eggs or nuts. But here in the United States, food allergies are everywhere; from classrooms to restaurants to emergency rooms. It naturally raises the question: why does the U.S. seem to struggle with life-threatening food allergies, while Nigeria appears almost untouched? This question has stayed with me for years..... Are food...

Public health studies describe a pattern called the “healthy immigrant effect,” where many newcomers begin their U.S. journey in good health, shaped by their cultural habits and lifestyle. New arrivals often bring strong traditional diets, active daily routines, and close-knit community support systems that naturally promote better overall health. However, research now shows an important trend. The longer immigrants live in the U.S., the more their risk for heart and vascular disease begins...