People Who Walk Just 35 Minutes a Day May Have Less Severe Strokes

People who participate in light to moderate physical activity, such as walking at least four hours a week or swimming two to three hours a week, may have less severe strokes than people who are physically inactive, according to a study published in...
16-Sep-2018 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Contrary to Popular Belief, ALS Does Affect the Mind

It’s known as the disease that attacks the body but leaves the mind unaffected. But a new study shows that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, does affect the mind, especially later in the disease. The study...
7-Sep-2018 4:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Nerve Pain in the Legs? Medical Marijuana May Alter Brain Connections, Bring Relief

When medical marijuana is taken for chronic nerve pain, it may provide pain relief by reducing connections between the areas of the brain that process emotions and sensory signals, according to a study published in the September 5, 2018, online...
4-Sep-2018 3:10 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug May Be Effective If Started Later Than Previously Shown

A drug shown to be effective in the treatment of babies with the rare muscle-wasting disease spinal muscular atrophy may be effective for muscle control even when treatment is started in children seven months and older, according to a study...
24-Aug-2018 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation May Help Treat Symptoms of Rare Movement Disorders

Electrical stimulation of the brain and spinal cord may help treat the symptoms of rare movement disorders called neurodegenerative ataxias, according to a study published in the August 22, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of...
17-Aug-2018 4:40 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study: The Eyes May Have It, an Early Sign of Parkinson’s Disease

The eyes may be a window to the brain for people with early Parkinson’s disease. People with the disease gradually lose brain cells that produce dopamine, a substance that helps control movement. Now a new study has found that the thinning of the...
16-Aug-2018 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

New Guideline Released for Managing Vegetative and Minimally Conscious States

Accurate Diagnosis and Proper Management Could Improve Outcomes
3-Aug-2018 4:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Pregnant with Epilepsy? Folic Acid May Prevent Language Delays for Baby

Women who take epilepsy drugs while they are pregnant may have a lower risk of having a child with delays in language skills if they take folic acid supplements before and early in pregnancy, according to a study published in the August 1, 2018,...
26-Jul-2018 3:55 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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