AAN Recommends People 65+ Be Screened Yearly for Memory Problems

People with mild cognitive impairment have thinking and memory problems but usually do not know it because such problems are not severe enough to affect their daily activities. Yet mild cognitive impairment can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s...
13-Sep-2019 2:45 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Brain Changes May Help Track Dementia, Even Before Diagnosis

Even before a dementia diagnosis, people with mild cognitive impairment may have different changes in the brain depending on what type of dementia they have, according to a study published in the September 11, 2019, online issue of Neurology®, the...
11-Sep-2019 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Why Do Some People Stop Breathing After Seizures?

Could a chemical produced by the brain that regulates mood, sleep and breathing also be protective in people with epilepsy? New research has found that higher levels of serotonin in the blood after a seizure are linked to a lower incidence of...
30-Aug-2019 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

AAN Issues Guideline on Vaccines and Multiple Sclerosis

Can a person with multiple sclerosis (MS) get regular vaccines? According to a new guideline, the answer is yes. The guideline, developed by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), recommends that people with MS receive recommended vaccinations,...
27-Aug-2019 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

It’s Not Just a Pain in the Head—Facial Pain Can Be a Symptom of Headaches Too

A new study finds that up to 10 percent of people with headaches also have facial pain. The study is published in the August 21, 2019, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
20-Aug-2019 12:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Both Low and High Levels of Hemoglobin Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Having either low or high levels of hemoglobin in your blood may be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia years later, according to a study published in the July 31, 2019, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American...
26-Jul-2019 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Extra Weight in 60s May Be Linked to Brain Thinning Years Later

Having a bigger waistline and a high body mass index (BMI) in your 60s may be linked with greater signs of brain aging years later, according to a study published in the July 24, 2019, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American...
22-Jul-2019 5:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study: Rugby-Style Tackling May Have Lower Force of Impact than Football-Style Tackling

The style of tackling used in rugby may be associated with a lower force of impact than the style used in football, according to a preliminary study of college athletes released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology...
16-Jul-2019 4:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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