READING CAN HELP WITH CHRONIC PAIN
Shared reading may be a helpful therapy, and an alternative to CBT, to help those living with chronic pain, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ANOREXIA IS SAFE AND MAY IMPROVE SYMPTOMS
A small study suggests deep brain stimulation may be beneficial for improving mood and reducing anxiety while helping to increase weight in those with anorexia.… READ MORE…
DESIGNER COMPOUND MAY UNTANGLE DAMAGE LEADING TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Researchers report a new compound could help prevent and may even reverse some of the brain injury caused by the Tau protein in dementia.… READ MORE…
JEKYLL AND HYDE CELLS: THEIR ROLE IN BRAIN INJURY AND DISEASE REVEALED
A new study sheds further light on the role astrocytes play in neurodegenerative disorders.… READ MORE…
CHRONIC SLEEP DEPRIVATION SUPPRESSES IMMUNE SYSTEM
A new study reports shorter sleep duration can suppress the immune system and could answer why people tend to get sick when they don’t get enough sleep.… READ MORE…
LINK BETWEEN CONCUSSION AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Researchers report concussion can accelerate Alzheimer’s symptoms in people with a genetic risk for the disease.… READ MORE…
BUZZING THE VAGUS NERVE JUST RIGHT TO FIGHT INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
Using kilohertz frequency nerve block on vagus nerve pathways may reduce inflammation, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY INCREASES CHRONIC HEADACHE RISK
A new study links frequent chronic headaches with lower serum vitamin D levels.… READ MORE…
GUT CELLS ARE GATEKEEPERS FOR INFECTIOUS BRAIN DISEASES
A new study reports M cells found in the lining of the gut can help to protect the against prion infections.… READ MORE…
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS, 1956-1970, DID NOT HAVE INCREASE OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
Compared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970.…READ MORE…
STUDY CHRONICLES FIRST BRAIN BLEED TIED TO ENERGY DRINKS
Researchers have presented the first known case of a patient experiencing hemorrhagic stroke following consumption of an energy drink.… READ MORE…
MRI SCANS MAY BE USEFUL IN DIAGNOSING CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY
Researchers report MRI brain scans may be an early and easier way to diagnose CTE.… READ MORE…
