Neurodegenerative Diseases Stories
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Workers Exposed To Diesel Exhaust At Higher Risk Of ALS: Study
For the new study, researchers compared work history of people diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease against those who did not have ALS. -
Parkinson’s Gene Kills Off Brain Cells It’s Supposed To Protect
A gene mutation found in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease might be causing the neurodegenerative condition by destroying the very cells it’s supposed to protect. -
The Physical Exercise That Can Reverse Signs Of Aging In The Brain
Dance class can help reverse some signs of aging in the brain by enlarging the hippocampus and improving balance. -
Brain Games Don't Make You Smarter In Old Age, But These 3 Things Do
Brain games for adults do very little to prevent memory loss, and stave off cognitive decline and disorders. -
Virtual Reality Game Can Detect Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Buying groceries in a virtual world could be a test for Alzheimer’s disease. -
Sleeping This Many Hours May Predict Dementia Risk
Excessive sleeping on a regular basis may predict the onset of dementia. -
How ALS Disease Progression Could Be Delayed
ALS is a disease that robs people of their muscle control and kills many within just a few years — but a new molecule might help them survive longer. -
A Blood Test For Parkinson’s
For those avoiding a painful and scary lumbar puncture, a blood test might tell them what kind of neurodegenerative disorder they have. -
Adjusting Acid In Brain May Treat Schizophrenia
A chemical imbalance in the brain may contribute to schizophrenia, so targeting it might relieve symptoms. -
Blood Test Can Tell How Fast Multiple Sclerosis Will Develop
Scientists have found a way to test your blood for multiple sclerosis. -
4 Ways To Age-Proof Your Brain
Science finds speaking a second language or more may protect the aging brain from Alzheimer's disease. -
Concussions Could Speed Up Alzheimer’s Disease
A concussion could be big trouble for people who are at a risk for Alzheimer’s disease.