Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) appears to positively affect the dopaminergic system, helping to improve symptoms in those with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
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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...
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...
Could Omega-3 Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
SPECT imaging study finds increased blood flow to brain areas associated with memory and learning in people with higher omega 3 levels.... Read More...
Scientific Discovery May Change Treatment of Parkinson’s
A neuroimaging study reports dopamine activity does not reflect the number of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra of people with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Low Hippocampal Blood Flow and Higher Alzheimer’s Vulnerability in Marijuana Users
A new study reports marijuana users have lower blood flow to the hippocampus, an area of the brain associated with memory and learning.... Read More...
Natural Molecule Could Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms
N-acetylcysteine appears to help enable dopamine neurons to recover some function, researchers report.... Read More...
Abnormally Low Blood Flow Indicates Brain Damage in NFL Players
Researchers have identified abnormal areas of low blood flow in living NFL players. The findings could help provide better diagnosis and treatments for players with head trauma related to playing football.... Read More...
New Hope for Victims of Traumatic Brain Injury
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy significantly revives brain function and improves quality of live for those with TBI, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Patients’ Brains May Adapt to ADHD Medication
New research reveals how the brain appears to adapt to compensate for the effects of long-term ADHD medication, suggesting why ADHD medication is more effective... Read More...