Dementia-Drinking Link; Rebranding 'Mommy Brain'; Wild Dreams and Parkinson's

6 hours ago | MedPageToday | 2 articles

Mild to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with lower risk of dementia compared with not drinking, while sustained heavy drinking was tied to an increased dementia...
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Restless Legs and Opioids; Obesity Brain Changes; Parkinson's Apple Watch

7 days ago | MedPageToday

Opioids at low doses continued to have good efficacy in people with refractory restless legs syndrome over 2 years, longitudinal data showed. In a mouse model, focused...
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Data-driven algorithm predicts deep brain stimulation parameters for Parkinson's treatment

7 days ago | News Medical

Researchers assesses the effects of stimulation parameters suggested by a recently published data-driven algorithm based on neuroimaging data.
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Early Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease Through the Power of Voice!

10 days ago | Medindia Health

Early signs of Parkinson's disease can now be detected by analyzing voice data through AI.
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Parkinson's: 'Exercise has left me symptom free'

12 days ago | BBC

Following his diagnosis Scott Hanley turned to physical activity and says he is now "symptom free".
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Doctors reveal first warning sign of Parkinson's. and it's not one of the three tell-tale symptoms

12 days ago | Daily Mail

Altered speech may strike before the other hallmark side effects Parkinson's, Lithuanian researchers say. Parkinson's is caused by a loss of nerve cells in an area of the brain...
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WALKING DEAD? Do Covid vaccines poke holes in the blood-brain barrier and cause neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

13 days ago | Natural News

The entire world of natural health advocates, who tune in to truth media and independent sources for their nutrition, health, and science news, are well-aware of the short-term...
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AI-driven voice analysis shows promise as a screening tool for Parkinson's disease

14 days ago | News Medical

The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease has shaken many lives. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with it.
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Epidemiological evidence that Alzheimer's and Parkinson's could be caused by viral infections

14 days ago | News Medical

A recent study published in the journal Neuron has focussed on assessing the putative associations between viral exposures and neurodegenerative disease onset, using real-world...
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Parkinson's Disease: Focus on Hallucinations

15 days ago | Medscape

Patients often hide their hallucinations, which are associated with poor long-term outcomes and a reduced quality of life. Medscape Medical News
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New blood test is 92% accurate at spotting signs of prostate cancer, study says

When the 147 men who took part in the new blood test were given the standard PSA test, their positive results were only 14 per cent accurate. Read more ...

New technologies allow surgeons to target lower astigmatism thresholds

Even small amounts of astigmatism reduce patients' postoperative quality of uncorrected vision and satisfaction after refractive cataract surgery. Refractive cataract surgery... Read more ...

Falls and Fractures in Seniors: Causes and Prevention

Suffering a fall can be scary and unsettling. Certain health conditions, lost muscle mass, and safety hazards can cause falls in seniors. Recovering from fall-related injuries... Read more ...

Aging and Hair: How It Changes & How to Manage It

It's normal to experience many changes as you age, including changes to your hair. Your hair may grow gray, become thinner, or change in texture. Some people embrace their... Read more ...

5 Changes to Medicare Seniors Need to Know About Before 2023

Medicare is a federal health care program that helps seniors and qualifying younger people cover a variety of medical expenses. Each year, Medicare sees changes that seniors... Read more ...

Activities Older Women Can Do to Improve Their Heart Health

Heart disease is a prevalent health problem in the United States, especially for women. One way you can take care of your heart is by engaging in heart-healthy... Read more ...

Top Dog Breeds for Seniors

Owning a dog is not only rewarding but can benefit your health too, from decreasing blood pressure and cholesterol levels to managing depression and loneliness. While there are... Read more ...

Mental and Emotional Abilities That Actually Improve With Age

There exists a negative cultural belief that aging is the worst. That your aptitude, productivity, and quality of life decrease as the number of candles on your birthday cake... Read more ...

What Are Affordable Housing Options for Low-Income Seniors?

As the cost of living continues to increase, it can be harder for seniors with a fixed income to afford housing. This makes it more important than ever to find the right... Read more ...

How to Prevent Missing Person Incidents for Seniors Living With Dementia

People living with dementia are at risk of getting lost, and go missing every day in Canada. For example, in July, a person living with dementia went missing and was found by... Read more ...

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