Tag: Concordia University


  • Concordia Researchers Identify Key Marker Linking Coronary Artery Disease to Cognitive Decline

    Concordia Researchers Identify Key Marker Linking Coronary Artery Disease to Cognitive Decline

    New findings connect heart disease and brain health through a measurable biomarker People with coronary artery disease (CAD) face higher risks of strokes, cognitive impairment, and dementia. A groundbreaking study from researchers at Concordia University identifies a specific biomarker that may explain the connection between CAD and cognitive decline. By focusing on a measurable biological…

  • Concordia Researchers Identify Key Marker Linking CAD to Cognitive Decline

    Concordia Researchers Identify Key Marker Linking CAD to Cognitive Decline

    New findings connect heart disease to brain health Researchers at Concordia University have identified a promising biomarker that helps explain why coronary artery disease (CAD) is often followed by cognitive challenges. The study, conducted by a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, neurologists, and epidemiologists, analyzed blood markers, imaging data, and cognitive assessments from a diverse group…

  • Concordia researchers identify key marker linking coronary artery disease to cognitive decline

    Concordia researchers identify key marker linking coronary artery disease to cognitive decline

    New insight into how heart health shapes brain function Concordia researchers have identified a potential biomarker that links coronary artery disease (CAD) to cognitive decline, offering a possible explanation for why some individuals with heart disease experience faster cognitive aging or dementia. While CAD has long been associated with strokes and vascular-related cognitive impairment, the…

  • Shana Brown: A Rocket Scientist and Folk Musician Answer 20 Questions

    Shana Brown: A Rocket Scientist and Folk Musician Answer 20 Questions

    Meet Shana Brown: A rare mix of engineer and artist Concordia engineering student and Whiteway, NL native Shana Brown stands out for her dual passions: rocket science and folk-inspired music. As a co-leader of Space Concordia’s Rocketry Division, she pushes the edges of student-led exploration while also performing and writing music that blends folk, pop,…