Can We Repair the Brain? Using Stem Cells to Treat Parkinson’s
Researchers report on how new advances in stem cell biology and genetic engineering could be beneficial in developing new treatments for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
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The Gut’s Link to Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?
Researchers review the evidence that Parkinson's disease may, at least for some patients, begin in the gut. ... Read More...
Evidence of Impending Parkinson’s Disease Pandemic Identified
A new study reveals demography and the by products of industrialization are contributing to an impending Parkinson's disease pandemic. ... Read More...
Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia
A new study reports experiencing vital exhaustion, a symptom of psychological distress, during mid life may be associated with a higher risk of developing dementia later in life.... Read More...
Music and Meditation Alters Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Cellular Aging
According to researchers, meditation and listening to music may help to alter biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer's disease in adults experiencing memory loss. ... Read More...
Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging
A new study reports greater physical fitness and a more elastic aorta can protect cognitive function during aging.... Read More...
SPECT Imaging Predicts Outcomes For Those with Depression
A new SPECT imaging study reveals those with treatment resistant depression have lower cerebral blood flow within the frontal, parietal and temporal lobes.... Read More...
Lithium in Water Associated with Slower Rate of Alzheimer’s Deaths
A new study reports trace amounts of lithium in drinking water may slow death rates in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also discovered rates of obesity and diabetes are also lower in areas where lithium is present in the water supply. ... Read More...
Novel Genetic Mutation Discovered in Parkinson’s Disease Patient
Researchers have identified a novel genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's disease. The researchers note the mutation is not found in the neurologically normal general population may indicate that variants of the ACMSD gene may increase Parkinson's risk.... Read More...
Women Have More Active Brains Than Men
A large scale SPECT imaging study reveals women's brains are significantly more active in more regions than males, including the prefronal cortex and limbic areas. Visual and areas associated with coordination were more active in males, researchers noted.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Protein May Be Implicated in Children’s Cognitive Abilities
According to a new Journal of Alzheimer's Disease study, common genetic variants in amyloid precursor protein are associated with fluid intelligence in children.... Read More...
New Insights Into Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Patients
New studies in Journal of Parkinson's disease look at the relationship between Parkinson's and gastrointestinal dysfunction.... Read More...