What comes first, beta-amyloid plaques or thinking and memory problems?
Subtle changes in thinking and memory may appear before, or in conjunction with, the development of amyloid plaques.... Read More...
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Does migraine leave your head spinning? Noninvasive treatment shows early promise
Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) helps improve symptoms of pain and vertigo in patients with vestibular migraines.... Read More...
Serotonin may be a biomarker for breathing interruptions following seizures
Researchers say serotonin, a chemical commonly associated with mood regulation, may play in breathing problems associated with epileptic seizures. Those who had higher levels of serotonin following a seizure than before the event were less likely to experience interrupted breathing. ... Read More...
Extra weight in 60s may be linked to brain thinning years later
A higher BMI and bigger waist during your sixties have been linked to an increase in cortical thinning. Having a thinner cortex has previously been associated with an increased Alzheimer's risk.... Read More...
Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?
Middle-aged and older people who stay mentally active have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...
Weight gain and high BMI linked to lower risk of ALS
While being overweight may be bad for your general health, researchers discovered an association with higher body mass index (BMI) and a reduced risk of developing ALS. Those with a BMI considered to be in the obese range had a 31% reduced risk of developing ALS, while those considered overweight had an 18% lower risk. ... Read More...
Could repeated squeezes to the arms, legs protect the brain?
Ischemic preconditioning may help to prevent stroke, a new study reports. Restricting blood flow by wearing inflatable blood pressure cuffs on the arms and legs allows for more controlled blood flow to the brain.... Read More...
Bipolar disorder may be linked to Parkinson’s disease
People with bipolar disorder have higher incidences of Parkinson's disease than those without the psychiatric condition. Manic and depressive episodes were associated with an elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease. ... Read More...
A comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain
Axon myelination is significantly disrupted in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also found brain cells of men and women vary significantly in how their genes respond to the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Cannabis-based medicine may reduce seizures for children with difficult-to-treat epilepsy
Results from a phase 3 study reveal Cannabidiol (CBD) cuts seizures by almost 50% in children with Dravet syndrome.... Read More...
Low cholesterol linked to higher risk of bleeding stroke in women
Low levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women. ... Read More...
Do minerals play a role in development of multiple sclerosis?
Study finds no association between mineral levels or dietary mineral intake and an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...