Blood Thinners' Unlikely Silver Lining for Alzheimer's Sufferers The relationship between heart health and brain function is complex, with researchers peeling back its layers for years.
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that newer blood thinners may slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease. At first glance, this finding seems counterintuitive.
Blood thinners are prescribed to patients with atrial fibrillation due to their risk of forming blood clots that can lead to strokes.