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
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. Read More
Researchers report people who follow the DASH diet may have lower rates of depression over time. Read More
Study finds no association between mineral levels or dietary mineral intake and an increased risk of multiple sclerosis. Read More
Researchers report the later a women enters into natural menopause, the better, on average, her verbal memory is later in life. Read More
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. Read More
Researchers report conflicting evidence about whether air pollution is associated with cognitive decline. Read More
Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) helps improve symptoms of pain and vertigo in patients with vestibular migraines. Read More
Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, soy, and vegetables may have a neuroprotective advantage when it comes to reducing stroke risk. Read More
Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids appears to have a positive effect on brain health in older women who live in areas with high levels of air pollution. Women with lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood had more brain shrinkage, specifically in the hippocampus than women with higher levels of omega-3. Read More
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. Read More
For carriers of the Parkinson's related LRRK2 gene, coffee consumption can help lower the risk of developing symptoms of the disease. Read More
