Summary: Data from a single EEG electrode might predict cognitive decline, including dementia, in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers discovered that reduced strength of specific low-frequency brain waves, known as…
Tag: Neurology
Step Up for Brain Health: Walking Boosts Brain Networks, Combats Alzheimer’s
Summary: Walking can enhance connections within and between three critical brain networks, one of which is linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The research, involving older adults with normal cognitive function and…
Group Support and Tapering Reduce Opioid Dependence in Chronic Pain Patients
Summary: A new treatment shows promising results in helping people stop long-term opioid use for managing chronic pain. The study revealed that an intervention program combining group support and individual…
Top Five Neuroscience Articles of the Week
Summary: This week in neuroscience has been nothing short of astounding. We’re here to recap the top Neuroscience News articles that made a splash. If these escaped your radar, it’s…
Eye Blood Vessel Changes: A New Window into Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Summary: Abnormalities in eye blood vessels could provide early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. By comparing blood vessels in the retinas of Alzheimer’s patients, individuals with mild cognitive impairment, and healthy…
Nourishing the Mind: Nutritional Interventions to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease
Summary: A new systematic review examined nutritional interventions for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The review identified 38 studies, including randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. The findings indicate that nutritional…
Women are More Prone to Alzheimer’s Disease and Stress May Be the Culprit
Summary: Stress may be a factor in why women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Amyloid beta rose sharply in the brains of female…
Cracking the Code of VR Sickness: Why Some Experience Motion Sickness While Gaming and Others Don’t
Summary: The way our senses adjust while playing virtual reality (VR) games affects the severity of cybersickness experienced. Researchers measured how participants perceived the orientation of vertical lines before and…
Sniffing Out the Mechanism Behind Parkinson’s Smell Loss
Summary: Up to 90% of patients report experiencing a diminished sense of smell, even prior to the onset of other symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. A new study reveals the mechanism…
