Does Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Lead to a Steeper Rate of Cognitive Decline?

People who live in urban areas with higher levels of air pollution may score lower on thinking and memory tests and may also lose cognitive skills faster over time, or it is possible they also may not, according to a study published in the April 8,...
6-Apr-2020 5:25 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study: Therapy by Phone Is Effective for Depression in People with Parkinson’s

Depression is common in people with Parkinson’s disease and contributes to faster physical and mental decline, but it is often overlooked and undertreated. The good news is that participating in cognitive-behavioral therapy by telephone may be...
27-Mar-2020 2:20 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study: An Aspirin a Day Does Not Keep Dementia at Bay

Taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer’s disease, nor does it slow the rate of cognitive decline, according to a large study published...
23-Mar-2020 3:40 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Overlooked Caregivers? Children, Teens Help Care for Parents with ALS

Children and teens with family members with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, help with bathing, dressing, eating and all types of caregiving activities, yet they may not have training or enough information about the disease, according to a...
16-Mar-2020 3:10 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Vision Problems May Be Common in People with Parkinson’s Disease

Vision and eye problems like blurry vision, dry eyes, trouble with depth perception, and problems adjusting to rapid changes in light are much more common in people with Parkinson’s disease than in people without the disorder, according to a study...
6-Mar-2020 4:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Walking, Gardening, Swimming, Dancing May Prevent Brain Shrinkage in Older Adults

Older people who regularly walk, garden, swim or dance may have bigger brains than their inactive peers, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 72nd Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada, April 25 to...
24-Feb-2020 11:10 AM EST Add to Favorites

Can Boxing Improve Quality of Life for People with Parkinson’s Disease?

People with Parkinson’s disease who participate in a special, non-contact boxing program may have better quality of life and be more likely to exercise than those who do not participate, according to a preliminary study released today that will be...
24-Feb-2020 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Study: Smartphone Users with Headache May Use More Medication and Find Less Relief

People with headache who use smartphones may be more likely to use more pain medication and find less relief when they do than people with headache who do not use smartphones, according to a preliminary study published in the March 4, 2020, online...
28-Feb-2020 6:25 PM EST Add to Favorites

See All News