by ShellyManning | Oct 16, 2021
There is no obvious connection between gout and Parkinson’s. Gout is an extremely painful condition in which you have too much uric acid, whereas Parkinson’s is a neurological disease in the brain. But a new study in the journal Neurological Sciences reveals a weird...
by Jodi Knapp | Sep 11, 2021
Globally, the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is increasing faster than that of any other neurological condition, and attempts to treat it are currently focused only on slowing its progression. But researchers have just published a study in the journal Science...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 3, 2021
Advanced age is the single biggest contributing factor to dementia, which is rather depressing, considering that this is something none of us can escape. But a study presented at the 2021 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference provides some hope by...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 10, 2021
Most of us enjoy this activity although many consider it just a distraction. Now a new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society proves that it is not only enjoyable but is also a pretty decent treatment for mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Many...
by Christian Goodman | Jun 23, 2021
For those who develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the path forward is usually just one direction: down. But a new study published in the journal Aging and Mental Health reveals a simple activity that actually improved dementia by 3–8 points in as little...
by Christian Goodman | Jun 18, 2021
We have known for a long time that those who suffer from sleep apnea are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. But what hasn’t been clear is if it’s actually the sleep apnea that directly causes dementia or whether treating it would help...