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Stroke rehabilitation often involves exercises to improve post-stroke recovery. This is because many motor skills can become affected after a stroke depending on the area of the brain is affected. For example, patients may need to redevelop their ability to walk or even use their hands. Stroke rehabilitation is often conducted alongside a physiotherapist who ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease risk may increase with Western diet, according to research findings. The findings of the study uncovered that an unhealthy diet combined with a sedentary lifestyle contributes to as many as 25 percent of Alzheimer’s disease cases. The underlying mechanism of this association is still unclear. For the study, mice were fed a Western-style ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease progression may be delayed or slowed with walnut-enriched diet. The researchers observed significant improvements in learning skills and memory, a reduction in anxiety, and improvement in motor development in mice who were fed an antioxidant-rich diet which included walnuts. The researchers suggest that the antioxidant levels in walnuts may contribute to protecting the ...click here to read more

After a stroke, complications can arise including paralysis, difficulty talking, memory loss, and changes in blood pressure. These post-stroke complications can impact a person’s daily living and overall quality of life. The type of complications experienced after stroke are determined by the part of the brain affected during the stroke as well as the severity ...click here to read more

Higher dementia risk is linked to higher blood sugar levels, even among people with no diabetes. In the study, blood sugar levels averaged over a five-year period were associated with greater risks of developing dementia in over 2,000 older adults over 65. Patients without diabetes had an 18 percent higher risk of dementia if their ...click here to read more

The FDA has issued warnings about testosterone supplements and related anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) as these are easily abused and are associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, personality changes, and infertility. The FDA has stated that labels on all prescribed testosterone products will be reviewed. Millions of men are currently taking testosterone pills, gels, ...click here to read more

Memory problems are common in old age, but that doesn’t mean they have to affect you. Instead of letting important dates slide by or everyday items go missing forever, work on improving your memory and stay as sharp as you have always been. You may ask, how? 7 tricks for sharper memory Sleep: Sleep helps ...click here to read more

Dementia is often mistaken for being a part of the normal aging process, but just because you are aging doesn’t mean you will develop dementia. The belief that dementia in old age is inevitable stems from the fact that many older adults experience cognitive decline. As we age, we may notice that we forget where ...click here to read more

There are many reasons for fluctuating blood pressure, from the foods we eat to serious health conditions. Understanding your fluctuating blood pressure can help you protect your heart and lower your risk of any cardiovascular events. There is an ongoing debate on what is considered healthy or normal blood pressure, but the general consensus is ...click here to read more

In Parkinson’s disease patients, movement disorder called leg motor restlessness is more likely than restless leg syndrome. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep and movement disorder which is characterized by the urge to move one’s legs in order to stop uncomfortable sensations. This sensation often occurs when at rest, so it usually plagues patients ...click here to read more

Residual schizophrenia is one of the five types of schizophrenia and is characterized by a long-term history of negative symptoms and very infrequent positive symptoms. The term ‘positive symptoms’ is used to describe something that is believed to be real to the patient, but is actually false to everyone else. Positive symptoms are more commonly ...click here to read more

As the number of dementia cases rises and research into the neurological disorder intensifies, a holistic approach to dementia is being seen as a real benefit. The holistic approach focuses on individualized care and looks at the whole person as opposed to the person’s brain functions alone. It also takes into account the patient’s remaining ...click here to read more

A new study has found that building muscles in seniors can help improve memory. The study included 100 people aged 55 to 86 with mild memory and thinking problems. The participants completed weight training exercises twice a week for six months and saw significant improvements in mental function. The benefits of the exercise lasted for ...click here to read more

In Parkinson’s disease, motor symptoms worsen with stomach infection caused by H. Pylori bacteria. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder which can lead to tremors and decreasing motor coordination. Researchers studied patients with and without a common infection of the stomach lining caused by H. pylori. The researchers found that one-third of ...click here to read more