Tag: neurology
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Probiotics Can Improve Mood
While probiotics work solely in the intestines, thanks to the gut-brain connection, the work done there can impact your mental health as well.
The Importance of Women’s Brains in Alzheimer’s Research
Understanding sex differences in human brains is crucial for the implementation of precision medicine in Alzheimer's Disease-it may also help us find a cure.
How Little White Lies Can Lead to Great Big Ones
Studies show lies increase with repetition but only when the participant benefited. Self-interest is the thing that pushes people down that slippery slope.
What is the Impact of Dementia on Comorbid Conditions?
New research finds that dementia has a substantial impact on the costs and prevalence of certain common comorbid conditions compared with matched individuals without dementia.
Alzheimer’s, Cholesterol & Genetics—How to Reduce Your Risk for Dementia
We can make choices to protect our brains & prevent late-life Alzheimer’s by following some steps proven to prevent dementia & sharpen your mind.
Cannabidiol Approved to Treat Rare but Severe Forms of Epilepsy
in a landmark decision on June 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first-ever marijuana-derived drug called Epidiolex. It will be used to treat seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy.
Lower Blood Pressure Found to Lower Dementia Risk
A new study shows that aggressively treating blood pressure to a target of 120 mmHg was associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia compared to a group treated to a target of 140 mmHg or less.
A-List Offers Patient and Caregiver Insights into Dementia
Data from the A-List, an online community of people & caregivers living with dementia, is being used to shape many aspects of care including drug development.
Is This New Alzheimer’s Drug Really a Breakthrough?
Biogen's Alzheimer's disease drug, BAN 2401, recently showed promising results but there are outstanding questions about the study design & statistical analysis.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (non-movement) that Challenges Everyday Life
The lesser-known non-movement symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are often ignored and underreported. They can be hard to manage and create challenges in everyday living. The PMDAlliance created The emPowered! tool to help facilitate communications between doctors and people with Parkinson’s about these bothersome symptoms.
Random Thoughts on ‘The Theory of Everything’
Stephen Hawking overcame the physical affliction of his degenerative neurologic disease (ALS) with his soaring optimism going on to become one of the world's most famous theoretical physicists. Unique aspects of the human brain help explain why.
The Disturbing Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
People are often aware of Parkinson's motor symptoms (slowness, tremor, stiffness) but since the disease involves many parts of the brain, it should not be surprising that symptoms go well beyond motor.