ALS and MS May Be Influenced by Environmental Factors
By Irene Yeh While ALS and MS have different prognoses and pathological markers, they are both incurable neurodegenerative diseases that have devastating impacts on both patients and families—and they are...
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Study Links Gut Bacteria to Molecular Changes in the Brain
Photo Cred: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study by researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Heidelberg in Germany has uncovered a significant link between gut bacteria...
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The Link Between the Oral Microbiome and Dementia
Photo Cred: Ingo Bartussek/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study suggests that the microbial ecosystems in our mouths may influence cognitive function as we age, with potential dietary interventions...
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Early Interventions Can Significantly Reduce the Risk of Depression, Study Finds
Photo Cred: Doidam 10/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent meta-study reveals that therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing early symptoms of depression can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing clinical...
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Music Therapy Can Reduce Stress in Advanced Dementia Patients, Study Suggests
Photo Cred: SeventyFour/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent study provides new insights into how music can alleviate distress and agitation in individuals with advanced dementia, offering hope for more...
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Does Calcium and Magnesium Deficiency Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline?
Photo Cred: Ken stocker/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella Protecting cognition is a key clinical goal for many patients. Clinicians may be quick to consider specialized herbs such as lion’s mane and...
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Study Highlights Endocrine Disruptors’ Role in Early Behavioral Issues
Photo Cred: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent animal study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society reveals that early-life exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a class of...
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Skeletal Muscle Loss Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
Photo Cred: Anatomy Image/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge New research presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) annual meeting reveals a significant connection between skeletal muscle loss and...
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