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Herpes may account for 50 percent of Alzheimer's casesA large review suggests that the herpes virus may result in a heightened risk of senile dementia, and may account for numerous Alzheimer's diagnoses. (Medical News Today)
How do dogs process words? Brain study investigatesDogs may have 'a neural representation for the meaning of words they have been taught,' finds a new study, which placed dogs inside a brain scanner. (Medical News Today)
MS: Gut bacteria may trigger harmful mechanismWhile the cause of multiple sclerosis remains unknown, new research suggests that the harmful autoimmune response associated with it originates in the gut. (Medical News Today)
Seafood rich in omega-3 may promote healthy agingNew research suggests that people who consume high levels of omega-3 fatty acids from seafood are more likely to stay disease-free well into old age. (Medical News Today)
Alzheimer's: These psychiatric symptoms may be an early signA postmortem study of brain tissue tests and interviews of those close to the deceased ties some psychiatric symptoms to early Alzheimer's disease. (Medical News Today)
Sitting, standing, walking: How do they affect your memory?How does moderate exercise compare with sitting and standing when it comes to its impact on working memory? A new study dives into this question. (Medical News Today)
Keto diet may protect against cognitive declineOur diets can influence the state of our health. Research in mice now suggests that one regimen — the ketogenic diet — may even prevent cognitive decline. (Medical News Today)
Antidepressants could stave off dementiaThe findings of a new study suggest that some antidepressants may block the growth of toxic plaques in the brain, thus helping to treat dementia. (Medical News Today)
Radial nerve injury: Everything you need to knowThe radial nerve is prone to injury, even from minor incidents, such as sleeping on the arm. Radial nerve injury is also common after breaking the arm. In this article, learn about other causes, as well as symptoms and treatments. (Medical News Today)
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of dementiaPeople with atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) face an increased risk of dementia, a new study warns; but common drugs may keep that risk in check. (Medical News Today)
What to know about head and brain MRI scansA doctor may use a head and brain MRI scan to check for a range of injuries and abnormalities. Here, gain a detailed understanding of the procedure and how to prepare. (Medical News Today)
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?Dementia is an umbrella term that describes symptoms affecting memory and cognitive function. Alzheimer’s disease is a specific, and the most common, type of dementia. The conditions overlap in terms of symptoms, but Alzheimer’s has different and specific treatments as well as unique symptoms. Learn more here. (Medical News Today)
Nerve damage: Using electronic implants to hasten healingBiodegradable electronic implants that deliver impulses to heal injured peripheral nerves and are absorbed after 2 weeks show promising results in rats. (Medical News Today)
How daytime naps could help us make better decisionsIn a new study, scientists have tested the brain's ability to process unconscious information before and after a short bout of sleep. (Medical News Today)
'Winter blues' study finds key to depression resilienceA new study examines the brains of people with seasonal affective disorder to examine why some people do not develop depression despite being at risk. (Medical News Today)
Tourette's syndrome: 400 genetic mutations foundNew research sheds light on the possible genetic causes of Tourette's syndrome and the brain development disruptions that characterize the condition. (Medical News Today)
Choice overload: Why decision-making can be so hardWhy is it so hard to choose sometimes? Researchers explain what happens in the brain during this process, and what the ideal number of choices may be. (Medical News Today)
Exploring the brain networks behind our free willNew research shows that a person's sense of agency and volition are not located in isolated brain regions, but in networks spread throughout the brain. (Medical News Today)
New technology could help people with paralysis to speak againScientists have uncovered new clues on how the brain encodes speech sounds and the commands for the voice box, tongue, lips, and palate to make them. (Medical News Today)
What's the link between brain fog and rheumatoid arthritis?Brain fog is a less well-known symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). People with RA may have difficulty concentrating, or they may have memory problems. Learn about the link between RA and brain fog here. (Medical News Today)
Are our brains trying to stop us from exercising?What is the so-called exercise paradox, and why does our brain want us to stay home rather than head to the gym? A new study investigates. (Medical News Today)
Parkinson's: New molecule can stop neural damageResearchers from Spain have now identified a molecule that could stop the development of Parkinson's disease and reverse neurodegeneration. (Medical News Today)
Is pain relief more effective when delivered by a stranger?An intriguing new study asks whether a health treatment received from a stranger has a stronger effect than one received from someone you already know. (Medical News Today)
What is meclizine?Meclizine oral tablet is a prescription medication used to treat vertigo (a condition that causes you to feel like you or the room is spinning). Meclizine oral tablet is only available as a generic drug. It doesn’t have a brand-name version. Learn about meclizine’s side effects, warnings, dosage, and more. (Medical News Today)
Alzheimer's: Groundbreaking plan aims to target root causeNow that scientists agree that oligomer protein deposits cause Alzheimer's, an international team has detailed a plan for developing drugs to target them. (Medical News Today)
How do dogs process words? Brain study investigatesDogs may have 'a neural representation for the meaning of words they have been taught,' finds a new study, which placed dogs inside a brain scanner. (Medical News Today)
MS: Gut bacteria may trigger harmful mechanismWhile the cause of multiple sclerosis remains unknown, new research suggests that the harmful autoimmune response associated with it originates in the gut. (Medical News Today)
Seafood rich in omega-3 may promote healthy agingNew research suggests that people who consume high levels of omega-3 fatty acids from seafood are more likely to stay disease-free well into old age. (Medical News Today)
Alzheimer's: These psychiatric symptoms may be an early signA postmortem study of brain tissue tests and interviews of those close to the deceased ties some psychiatric symptoms to early Alzheimer's disease. (Medical News Today)
Sitting, standing, walking: How do they affect your memory?How does moderate exercise compare with sitting and standing when it comes to its impact on working memory? A new study dives into this question. (Medical News Today)
Keto diet may protect against cognitive declineOur diets can influence the state of our health. Research in mice now suggests that one regimen — the ketogenic diet — may even prevent cognitive decline. (Medical News Today)
Antidepressants could stave off dementiaThe findings of a new study suggest that some antidepressants may block the growth of toxic plaques in the brain, thus helping to treat dementia. (Medical News Today)
Radial nerve injury: Everything you need to knowThe radial nerve is prone to injury, even from minor incidents, such as sleeping on the arm. Radial nerve injury is also common after breaking the arm. In this article, learn about other causes, as well as symptoms and treatments. (Medical News Today)
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of dementiaPeople with atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) face an increased risk of dementia, a new study warns; but common drugs may keep that risk in check. (Medical News Today)
What to know about head and brain MRI scansA doctor may use a head and brain MRI scan to check for a range of injuries and abnormalities. Here, gain a detailed understanding of the procedure and how to prepare. (Medical News Today)
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?Dementia is an umbrella term that describes symptoms affecting memory and cognitive function. Alzheimer’s disease is a specific, and the most common, type of dementia. The conditions overlap in terms of symptoms, but Alzheimer’s has different and specific treatments as well as unique symptoms. Learn more here. (Medical News Today)
Nerve damage: Using electronic implants to hasten healingBiodegradable electronic implants that deliver impulses to heal injured peripheral nerves and are absorbed after 2 weeks show promising results in rats. (Medical News Today)
How daytime naps could help us make better decisionsIn a new study, scientists have tested the brain's ability to process unconscious information before and after a short bout of sleep. (Medical News Today)
'Winter blues' study finds key to depression resilienceA new study examines the brains of people with seasonal affective disorder to examine why some people do not develop depression despite being at risk. (Medical News Today)
Tourette's syndrome: 400 genetic mutations foundNew research sheds light on the possible genetic causes of Tourette's syndrome and the brain development disruptions that characterize the condition. (Medical News Today)
Choice overload: Why decision-making can be so hardWhy is it so hard to choose sometimes? Researchers explain what happens in the brain during this process, and what the ideal number of choices may be. (Medical News Today)
Exploring the brain networks behind our free willNew research shows that a person's sense of agency and volition are not located in isolated brain regions, but in networks spread throughout the brain. (Medical News Today)
New technology could help people with paralysis to speak againScientists have uncovered new clues on how the brain encodes speech sounds and the commands for the voice box, tongue, lips, and palate to make them. (Medical News Today)
What's the link between brain fog and rheumatoid arthritis?Brain fog is a less well-known symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). People with RA may have difficulty concentrating, or they may have memory problems. Learn about the link between RA and brain fog here. (Medical News Today)
Are our brains trying to stop us from exercising?What is the so-called exercise paradox, and why does our brain want us to stay home rather than head to the gym? A new study investigates. (Medical News Today)
Parkinson's: New molecule can stop neural damageResearchers from Spain have now identified a molecule that could stop the development of Parkinson's disease and reverse neurodegeneration. (Medical News Today)
Is pain relief more effective when delivered by a stranger?An intriguing new study asks whether a health treatment received from a stranger has a stronger effect than one received from someone you already know. (Medical News Today)
What is meclizine?Meclizine oral tablet is a prescription medication used to treat vertigo (a condition that causes you to feel like you or the room is spinning). Meclizine oral tablet is only available as a generic drug. It doesn’t have a brand-name version. Learn about meclizine’s side effects, warnings, dosage, and more. (Medical News Today)
Alzheimer's: Groundbreaking plan aims to target root causeNow that scientists agree that oligomer protein deposits cause Alzheimer's, an international team has detailed a plan for developing drugs to target them. (Medical News Today)
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