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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Parkinson’s?

According to researchers, people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease later in life. The study reports the risk may be higher for younger people and those with complications related to diabetes.

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·May 25, 2018·4 min read

New Type of Vertigo Identified

Researchers have identified a new type of vertigo. The study reveals people with this new form of vertigo are more likely to have severe motion sickness than those with other types of the condition.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Better Diet May Prevent Brain Shrinkage in Older Adults

Older adults who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish and nuts have greater brain volume, a new study reveals. Researchers say diet can influence brain shrinkage and the development of neurodegenerative diseases as we age.

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·May 10, 2018·4 min read

Depression Linked to Memory Problems and Brain Aging

A new study reveals older adults with greater symptoms of depression have a smaller brain volume and a 55% greater chance of vascular lesions in the brain than those who do not have depression.

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·April 28, 2018·3 min read

Brain Structure Linked to Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome

A new study implicates structural changes in the somatosensory cortex as a cause of restless leg syndrome.

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·April 13, 2018·4 min read

Does Age at Menopause Affect Memory?

Researchers report the later a women enters into natural menopause, the better, on average, her verbal memory is later in life.

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·March 14, 2018·2 min read

Physically Fit Women Almost 90 Percent Less Likely to Develop Dementia

According to researchers, women who are physically fit and exercise regularly during midlife are almost 90% less likely to develop dementia later in life than those who were moderately fit.

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·March 2, 2018·3 min read

Eating Fish May Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A new study reveals eating fish regularly and taking daily fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Researchers report high fish intake is associated with a 45% reduced risk of developing MS.

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·March 1, 2018·2 min read

Can Our Eyes Help Predict Who Will Develop Memory Loss?

A new study reveals blood vessels in the eyes could be key to predicting who will develop cognitive problems in old age. People with moderate to severe retinopathy are more likely to suffer from cognitive problems as they age than those with healthy eyes, researchers report.