Neurology

Higher TBI Risk Found in Wealthier, Healthier Seniors

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Sarah Carter

Summary: 13% of older adults are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), often from ground-level falls. The study found that wealthier, healthier, ...

Ketones May Help Reverse Cognitive Decline

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Sarah Carter

Summary: As we age, our brain naturally becomes more insulin resistant, disrupting neuron communication and leading to cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. Researchers ...

Age-Linked Sympathetic Denervation Worsens PD Non-Motor Symptoms

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers found that Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with sympathetic denervation in major salivary glands and the heart exhibit more severe non-motor ...

Blood Flow Waves Wash Across Brain Surface

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers visualized the full network of blood vessels in awake mice, discovering rhythmic expansions and contractions that create blood flow waves ...

Early Memory Complaints Linked to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study finds that reports of cognitive decline from patients and their partners are linked to the accumulation of tau ...

Light Therapy Boosts Brain Healing in TBI Patients

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Low-level light therapy aids brain healing in patients with moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). Using a helmet that emits near-infrared light, ...

New Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Targets Plexin-B1 Protein

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers identified a novel way to potentially slow or halt Alzheimer’s progression by targeting the plexin-B1 protein. Their study shows how ...

Nightmares May Signal Autoimmune Flares

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study suggests that increased nightmares and hallucinations can signal the onset of autoimmune diseases like lupus. The research highlights ...

Nostalgic Music Affects the Brain and Memory

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Nostalgic music activates brain areas linked to memory, reward, and self-processing. This discovery could help improve the quality of life for ...

Ultra Processed Foods Associated with Cognitive Risks

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study finds a link between a diet high in ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of cognitive impairment and ...