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·July 19, 2018·5 min read

Pregnancy History May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

Women who have given birth to five or more children are 71% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who had fewer children, a new study reports. Additionally, those who experience incomplete pregnancies are 50% less likely to develop dementia than women who carry a pregnancy to term. Read More

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·April 21, 2017·3 min read

Preliminary Study Suggests Possible New Treatment for MS

According to researchers, a small preliminary study could show promise for a new treatment for those with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Read More

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·December 14, 2016·2 min read

Protein in Urine Linked to Increased Risk of Memory Problems and Dementia

According to a new study, protein in urine is associated with a slightly increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. Read More

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·September 4, 2019·4 min read

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

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·February 23, 2018·2 min read

Shedding a Tear May Help Diagnose Parkinson’s

Researchers report analyzing a person's tears may help doctors diagnose Parkinson's disease. The study reveals those with Parkinson's had increased levels of oligomeric alpha synuclein in their tears compared to those without the neurodegenerative disease. Read More

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·February 23, 2018·3 min read

Simple Walking Test May Help Diagnose Dementia

Researchers report a simple walking test may help doctors to accurately diagnose the onset of dementia. Read More

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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. Read More

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·October 29, 2018·3 min read

Stress May Affect Brain Size and Memory in Middle Age

A new study reports middle aged people with higher levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, have lower brain volume and a higher risk of memory impairment. Read More

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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. Read More

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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. Read More

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·August 8, 2020·4 min read

Vitamin D Twice a Day May Keep Vertigo Away

Twice daily vitamin D supplementation reduces symptoms of vertigo for those suffering BPPV. Read More

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·June 27, 2019·4 min read

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

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