BRAIN HEALTH

Not just chest pain: 4 unusual warnings the body gives before a stroke strikes

ETimes.in – Health expert Dr Eric Berg shed light on a few such signs that deserve attention. Here’s what they are, the facts behind them, and what can be done to prevent the worst. The headache that doesn’t feel normal A sudden and intense headache can signal a clot building in the brain. Not all headaches are just about stress or dehydration. A severe, sudden headache, especially if it feels different from the usual, can be the...

I’ve traveled the world to study brain health — here are 2 secrets to protecting against dementia

Dr. Jaydeep Bhatt, director of the Division of Global Health for the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, reveals two major lessons for preventing brain disease.

Antidepressant Withdrawal Is a Major Public Health Issue, Experts Warn Health

Almost one-third of long-term users reported symptoms that lasted for more than three months. Four-fifths of these patients were unable to stop their antidepressants despite trying.

A brain-dead Georgia woman is set to be taken off of life support after her baby was delivered

Adriana Smith has been on life support since February. Her case has made national headlines, drawing attention to the state’s six-week abortion ban.

Common medical test may reveal dementia risk

A simple blood pressure check may reveal you future dementia risk. Reducing hypertension lowered dementia risk by 15% in a large trial in rural China.

17 Ways to Cut Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia and Depression All at Once

A new study identified overlapping factors that affect your odds of developing these brain diseases late in life.

Hearing loss in older adults linked to nearly one-third of dementia cases

Medical Xpress – A multi‑institution research team reports that nearly one in three new dementia cases in older adults is associated with hearing loss, based on statistical modeling of population data. Dementia prevalence is expected to triple globally in the coming decades. Efforts to reduce its burden have increasingly focused on modifiable risk factors. Hearing loss, affecting more than two-thirds of older adults in the United States, has emerged as a potential correlating condition. Previous estimates...

Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s Disease Helping to Develop a Swab Test for Early Detection with Michael J. Fox’s Foundation

Joy Milne can smell Parkinson's disease and is working with University of Manchester researcher Perdita Barran on developing a swab test for early detection.

Diet and Mental Health: Can What You Eat Affect How You Feel?

Research suggests there’s a connection between your gut and brain, which may play a role in how you feel. Eating certain foods and adopting some dietary habits may help improve your mood.

The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science

"Alzheimer’s research has suffered a litany of ostensible fraud and other misconduct by world-famous researchers and obscure scientists alike ... "

Scientists Reveal Exercises That May Help Fight Off Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease could be slowed by aerobic exercise, researchers say.

The Terrifying Realization That an Unresponsive Patient Is ‘Still in There’

THE NEW YORK TIMES – The fourth floor of the long-term-care hospital where I sometimes work houses patients with severe brain injuries. When I am called there to consult, I always hesitate before entering the room. Of all the ways that our bodies can fail, brain injuries are some of the most devastating to witness. Some patients moan involuntarily. Others lie still, their eyes open but unresponsive. As I place my stethoscope on the patient’s chest, often...

Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson’s movement disorders

University of Arizona – University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson's disease patients: uncontrollable movements that develop after years of treatment. Parkinson's disease—a neurological disorder of the brain that affects a person's movement—develops when the level of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that's responsible for bodily movements, begins to dwindle. To counter the loss of dopamine, a drug called levodopa is administered and...

6 Common Depression Traps to Avoid: WEBMD

Depression Trap #1: Social Withdrawal Depression can go hand-in-hand with social isolation. "When we're clinically depressed, there's a very strong urge to pull away from others and to shut down," says Stephen Ilardi, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. “It turns out to be the exact opposite of what we need.” What helps: Gradually counteract social withdrawal by reaching out to your friends and family. Make a list of the people in your...

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