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·January 4, 2018·3 min read

Caffeine Level in Blood May Help Diagnose Parkinson’s

A new study to be released in Neurology identifies caffeine levels in the blood as a potential biomarker for Parkinson's disease, Researchers discovered people with Parkinson's had lower levels of caffeine in their blood than people without the disease, even if they had consumed the same amount of caffeine.

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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

Middle Age Inflammation Linked to Brain Shrinkage Decades Later

According to a new study, people who have inflammation biomarkers in their blood during middle age are more likely to have increased brain shrinkage as they grow older. Researchers report the brain cell loss associated with inflammation was most prevalent in areas affected in Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 4, 2017·2 min read

High Blood Pressure in 40s Linked to Increased Dementia Risk For Women

Women who had high blood pressure in their 40s are 73% more likely to develop dementia as they age than those with normal blood pressure, a new study in Neurology reports.

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·September 27, 2017·2 min read

That Cup of Coffee May Not Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms

According to a new Neurology study, caffeine may not have the beneficial effects for Parkinson's symptoms as previously reported.

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·September 20, 2017·2 min read

Both High and Low Levels of Magnesium in Blood Linked to Dementia Risk

A new study in Neurology reveals people whose blood magnesium levels are either too high or two low face an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·September 16, 2017·4 min read

Vitamin D Levels in Blood May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A simple blood test may help to reveal a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, According to a new study, low levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to a higher risk of developing MS, especially in young and middle aged women.

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·August 26, 2017·4 min read

Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia

A new study in Neurology reports people who don't get enough REM sleep may face a higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers noted people who developed dementia spent 17% of their time in REM sleep compared to 20% of time in REM sleep for those without the neurodegenerative disease.

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·July 19, 2017·3 min read

Healthy Heart in 20s Means Healthy Brain in 40s

Taking steps to improve your heart health early in life can help prevent brain shrinkage as you age, a new Neurology study reports. Researchers discovered people who had better heart health scores also had a higher average brain volume as a percentage of their total head size in middle age.

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·July 12, 2017·3 min read

Breastfeeding May Lower Multiple Sclerosis Risks for Mom

A new study published in Neurology reports a link between breastfeeding and a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis. The study reports women who breastfed for a total of 15 months over one or more pregnancies were less likely to develop MS than those who either breastfed for four months or didn't breastfeed at all.

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·July 6, 2017·3 min read

Sleep Problems May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

A new study links sleep problems with increased biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered those who report low sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems had elevated levels of Alzheimer's related biomarkers in their spinal fluid than those who reported no sleep problems. However, no abnormalities were found in the spinal fluid of people with obstructive sleep apnea.

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·June 23, 2017·3 min read

What Percentage of ALS is Genetic?

Summary: Researchers discover a specific genetic mutation in approximately 17% of people with ALS who report no family history of...

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·June 7, 2017·3 min read

Does Consuming Low Fat Dairy Increase Parkinson’s Risk?

According to researchers, people who consumed at least three servings of low fat dairy a day were had a 34% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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Caffeine Level in Blood May Help Diagnose Parkinson’s

Middle Age Inflammation Linked to Brain Shrinkage Decades Later

High Blood Pressure in 40s Linked to Increased Dementia Risk For Women

That Cup of Coffee May Not Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms

Both High and Low Levels of Magnesium in Blood Linked to Dementia Risk

Vitamin D Levels in Blood May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia

Healthy Heart in 20s Means Healthy Brain in 40s

Breastfeeding May Lower Multiple Sclerosis Risks for Mom

Sleep Problems May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

What Percentage of ALS is Genetic?

Does Consuming Low Fat Dairy Increase Parkinson’s Risk?

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Why Your Brain “Dreams” Even When You’re Awake

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