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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
Concussions May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s
Traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion, may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease, especially if you have a genetic risk for the disease.
Category,
BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
Early Bone Loss May Indicate a Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
A simple bone density scan may eventually show who is at risk for developing dementia, as reduced bone mineral density may be one of the earliest warning signs.
What Do You Know About Alzheimer's Disease?
Find out more about this degenerative disease of the brain by taking this quiz.
1. Alzheimer's is the most common form of which of these?
Tracking Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease with Mobile Apps
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person to person. Tracking symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with mobile apps can document their progression.
Oral Bacteria May Contribute to Migraines
Scientists know the release of chemicals around the nerves and blood vessels of the brain cause migraines headaches. Could oral bacteria be a triggers?
9 of 10 Strokes Are Preventable
Preventable risk factors, including hypertension, contribute to 90% of stroke deaths.
Treating Alzheimer's Disease with Brain Waves
New research is showing that treating Alzheimer’s disease with brain waves – light therapy to stimulate the brain’s gamma waves – could have benefit.
10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Researchers are looking hard for subtle tell-tale clues and tests to catch the disease earlier. Don’t panic — but watch for these early signs of Alzheimer’s.
What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?
If you have trouble sleeping because of pain and uncontrollable twitchiness at night, you might be suffering from restless legs syndrome. Here’s what it is.
What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s: Dementia is problems with memory and thinking; Alzheimer’s is trouble remembering events or conversations.
Lifestyle Changes May Treat Headaches Best
Healthier habits may be what most people with headaches need, not high tech tests.
Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s
These are the scary days when you may be on your own with your loved one, but you don’t need to do it alone.
How Obesity Affects Your Brain
Being overweight could age your brain by at least 10 years.
Yoga for Mental Energy and Concentration
Combine exercise with meditation, as in yoga, and you have a double whammy for mental clarity.
Living with Essential Tremor
People often confuse it with Parkinson’s because of the shaking. It’s a benign condition that affects one’s self esteem and can even cause depression.
Preventing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Drugs are just one piece of the treatment puzzle.