5 Lifestyle Factors Linked to Dementia
A new study finds that inequality-related dementia risk is correlated with diet and other modifiable lifestyle factors. New research indicates that lifestyle aspects like diet,…
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Do Shingles Viral Infections Increase a Person’s Risk of Dementia?
Scientists have speculated that shingles could increase the risk of dementia. However, new research has found that shingles is not associated with an increased risk…
Doctors Discover That Acupuncture Can Significantly Reduce Chronic Headaches
A new study investigates whether acupuncture can reduce headaches According to a study recently published in Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of…
Thyroid Problems Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Dementia
Older people with underactive thyroid, which is formally called hypothyroidism, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new research study…
7 Habits That Can Lower Your Risk of Dementia
Scientists have identified 7 healthy linked to lower rates of dementia in those with genetic risk. According to a study recently published in Neurology, the…
Serious Head Injuries Increase Your Risk of Dementia by 50%
A study finds that major traumatic brain injury (TBI) increased the risk of dementia In the United States alone, about 1.7 million people sustain a…
Seven Simple Habits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia – Even in Those With High Genetic Risk
Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a significant role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according…
Higher Antioxidant Levels Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Risk
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to research published in the May 4, 2022,…
High Triglycerides May Increase Risk of Second Stroke – Even With Statin Drugs
Stroke can have many causes. An atherothrombotic stroke is caused by a clot that forms from plaques that build up within blood vessels in the…
Improved Physical Fitness Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
People who are more physically fit are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than people who are less physically fit, according to a preliminary study…
People With Parkinson’s Who Eat a Diet Rich in Berries and Red Wine May Live Longer
3 or more servings per week of berries, red wine (flavonoids) linked to better odds of survival. A new study shows that people with Parkinson’s…
White Matter Brain Lesions on MRI Linked to Years of Playing Football
Certain markers of injury to the brain’s white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, can be seen on brain scans. A new study finds that brain…
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: What You Eat Could Maintain Cognitive Health, Lower Risk of Dementia
Three times greater risk of dementia linked to diet low in fruits, vegetables, beans, tea. As people age, inflammation within their immune system increases, damaging…
Burning, Tingling and Pain in Your Feet? You May Have Small Fiber Neuropathy
The number of people experiencing numbness, tingling, and pain in their feet with no known cause has been increasing over the last two decades, according…
A Ketogenic Diet May Be Helpful With Brain Cancer
A modified ketogenic diet may be worth exploring for people with brain tumors, according to a new study published in the July 7, 2021, online…
Doubling Down on Headache Pain: Effective Combo of Common Drugs
Study says combo of common drugs may provide headache relief after injury. It’s not uncommon for people who experience a concussion to have moderate to…
Brain Shrinkage: Your Neighborhood May Affect Your Brain Health
Study finds evidence of more brain aging in people living in disadvantaged areas. Middle-age and older people living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods — areas with…
50% of Kids With Inflammatory Syndrome After COVID-19 Have Neurological Symptoms
Half of the children who developed the serious condition associated with COVID-19 called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) had neurologic symptoms or signs when…
