One in Two Americans Have Neurological Disorders
Summary: A comprehensive national analysis shows that over 180 million Americans—more than half the U.S. population—are living with…
Nationwide mapping maps epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States
A first-of-its-kind nationwide study has mapped epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States and identified key…
Neurologist explains why a 79-year-old man might need an MRI
In October, President Trump revealed that he recently underwent an MRI and said that the results were “perfect.”…
Everyday Speech May Reveal Early Cognitive Decline
Summary: Researchers found that everyday speech timing — including pauses, fillers, and subtle patterns — strongly reflects executive…
Why Alzheimer’s Patients Forget Loved Ones
Summary: Researchers have discovered that the heartbreaking moment when a person with Alzheimer’s no longer recognizes family may…
Parkinson’s cases double, access to levodopa lags behind
In the late 1960s, scientists discovered a miracle drug for Parkinson’s disease — a simple, inexpensive dopamine-replacement pill…
What really happens to your brain when you don’t sleep? It is worse than you think |
Sleep is often described as the body’s recovery period, but for the brain, it is more like a…
Daily Light and Sound Therapy May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline
Summary: A long-term study found that daily 40Hz light and sound stimulation may help slow cognitive decline in…
Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%
Summary: Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according…
What age do humans reach their mental peak? It’s not as old as you think
Most of us dread the thought of getting older, but new research suggests an unexpected benefit of ageing:…
Brain’s Waste System Breakdown Linked to Dementia Risk
Summary: Researchers have discovered that problems with the brain’s waste-clearing system—the glymphatic system—may significantly raise the risk of…
Entering the era of precision medicine to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Molecular Neurodegeneration
Goutman SA, Hardiman O, Al-Chalabi A, Chió A, Savelieff MG, Kiernan MC, Feldman EL. Emerging insights into the…