FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2015·3 min readAlzheimer’s Accurately Detected By Computerized Language AnalysisA new computerize linguistic approach helps researchers diagnose Alzheimer's disease with more than 82 percent accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 7, 2015·3 min readVitamin D May Help Repair Nerve Damage in Multiple SclerosisAccording to researchers, a protein activated by vitamin D could be involved in repairing myelin damage in people with MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 7, 2015·5 min readProstate Cancer Therapy May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports men who take testosterone reducing therapy for prostate cancer have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 7, 2015·2 min readPeople With Negative Beliefs About Aging More Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s SymptomsAccording to a new study, people who have negative beliefs about aging are more likely to have brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 4, 2015·3 min readExploring Brain’s Role in Openness to Religious or Mystical ExperiencesSuppression of the brain's inhibitory functions can result in more of an openness mystical and religious experiences, study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 4, 2015·5 min readCertain Herpes Viruses Can Infect Neurons and Underlie Symptoms of Brain DisordersA new study reports certain strains of the herpes virus are able to infect neurons and could underlie some symptoms of neurological disorders such as MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 3, 2015·4 min readInsufficient Iron Intake During Pregnancy Has Effect on Infant’s Brain DevelopmentA new study reports inadequate iron intake during pregnancy can have implications for infant brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 3, 2015·5 min readParasite Toxoplasma Gondii Alters Brain SignalingToxoplasmosis alters neural pathways specifically related to GABA, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2015·2 min readSlow Walking Speed in Elderly Could Signal Hallmark of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, slow walking speed may signify a build up of amyloid plaques in elderly people, even if they do not have other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 2, 2015·4 min readAntidepressant Appears to Protect Against Compound That Causes DementiaResearchers report that a commonly prescribed antidepressant may also protect against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2015·4 min readMagnesium Ions May Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports magnesium ions show promise in slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease by disrupting the development of amyloid plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 1, 2015·6 min readHIV Drugs Interfere With Brain’s “Insulation”Common antiretroviral therapies used to treat HIV/AIDS can disrupt the function of oligodendrocytes which are critical for the manufacturing of myelin, a new study reports.Read More