Parkinson’s Disease: Risky Residency

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 31, 2024

Are there unusually many people suffering Parkinson’s in your zip code? The answer might be yes, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Because WHERE you live may be WHY you suffer Parkinson’s. Researchers looked at data from over 6,000 people...

Stop aging brain “short circuit” – dementia and MS

by Christian Goodman | Oct 18, 2024

Your brain-nerves run on electricity. That’s how we think. They are insulated with a fatty substance called myelin. That prevents “short circuits.” Aging eats up the insulation. This causes Dementia or MS. A fun activity stops this “short circuit” process — a new...

Beat Parkinson’s and Dementia: “Weekend Warriors”

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 3, 2024

“Weekend Warriors” are successfully beating brain-related diseases: - 45% for Parkinson’s disease - 26% for dementia (including Alzheimer’s) What’s a “Weekend Warrior”? It’s a term from a new study published in Nature Aging (with impressive results). You...

This sound heals Dementia and MS

by Christian Goodman | Sep 29, 2024

Plug in and play while watching this light, and feel your brain’s neurons rebuild and restore your memory and brain health. It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? I would say so. However, this claim is based on a new study published in the respected Journal of...

Common procedure causes Dementia

by Christian Goodman | Aug 10, 2024

There is an increasingly common procedure that women are undergoing at a younger age. Some are doing it for a very good reason. In other cases, it’s not critical. This procedure can directly lead to dementia later in life. This is according to a new study published in...

Dementia treated with diet change

by Christian Goodman | Jul 5, 2024

As we get older, our brains tend to become more insulin resistant. This can lead to problems with memory, mood changes, and even serious conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Recent research published in PNAS Nexus shows how making a simple diet change helps keep...