People with COVID-19 have a higher risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Scientists from Rigshospitalet found that people who had tested positive for COVID-19 were at an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke.
The...
Tingling and burning in your feet may signal this neuropathy disease
In a recent study, scientists found the number of people experiencing numbness, tingling and pain in their feet with no known cause has been...
This exercise may reduce Parkinson’s symptoms
Scientists from Rush Medical College found that a three-month community-based boxing program significantly eased both motor and non-motor symptoms in adults with early Parkinson's disease.
The...
Eyes can show signs of autism, ADHD
Scientists from Flinders University and elsewhere found that the eyes may be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as for both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
Pets could benefit health in people with autism
Scientists from Edge Hill University found that animal ownership has multiple benefits for adults diagnosed with autism.
They found that not only do people with...
Mild cognitive impairment: What you need to know
We've all walked into a room, only to have forgotten exactly why we are there. Or maybe our ability to recall names of long-lost...
Antibiotics used in midlife linked to cognitive decline in women
Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard found a link between the use of antibiotics by middle-aged women and cognitive decline later in life.
The...
Drugs and alcohol can hijack your brain
People with addiction lose control over their actions.
They crave and seek out drugs, alcohol, or other substances no matter what the cost—even at the...
Parkinson’s disease: understanding a complicated condition
We rely on our brains for every movement we make, whether writing, walking, talking, or even sleeping.
But a serious brain disorder like Parkinson’s disease...
13% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have serious brain damage
Scientists from Boston University found about 13% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have serious brain problems.
The research is published in Critical Care Explorations and was...