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Being overweight or obese has been tied to a number of negative health outcomes already, so it’s of little surprise that the latest findings have uncovered yet another side effect of obesity – it’s bad for your brain. The findings of the study suggest that being overweight or obese can trigger premature aging of the ...click here to read more

Hearing loss in elderly is linked to brain atrophy, according to the study findings. The researchers detected accelerating gray matter atrophy in auditory areas of the brain in patients with mild hearing loss. Declining hearing ability also meant an increase in the listening effort in seniors for more effective speech comprehension. Lead author Dr. Jonathon ...click here to read more

Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) may occur after head, neck, and brain injuries. Over one in 10 cases of tinnitus result from a head or neck injury. To make matters worse, injury-related tinnitus is often more severe and unpleasant. The study was conducted by the Oregon Health and Service University Tinnitus Clinic, involving 2,400 patients who ...click here to read more

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) with a loss of consciousness (LOC) has been found to be associated with later-life Parkinson’s disease, but not Alzheimer’s disease or incident dementia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 1.3 million Americans visit the emergency room every year for a traumatic brain injury, so the later-effects of TBI ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis-related brain inflammation may be causing depression, according to research. Higher rates of depression have been seen among multiple sclerosis patients – compared to the general population. Abnormal immune response, one of the characteristic symptoms of multiple sclerosis, has been linked to depression, too. Researchers believe this could be a shared pathological mechanism, which ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup includes recent stories on the Zika virus, dengue, malaria, Guillain-barre syndrome, Ebola, and autoimmune brain disorders. We discussed the reduction of the risk of Zika virus, dengue, and malaria through genetically modified mosquitoes released in affected areas, the link between Zika virus and Guillain-barre syndrome, prediction of the Zika virus and Ebola spread through ...click here to read more

Research suggests, having a kidney problem is directly related to a brain disorder. Kidneys are responsible for removing waste from the blood, balancing salt and minerals in the blood, and producing rennin, which helps manage blood pressure. Kidney damage can result in kidney disease, impairing and disrupting their duties. When damage gets severe, kidney disease can actually become fatal. ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and overactive bladder (OAB) cause reduction in brain serotonin and cortisol levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that facilitates nerve cell communication, while cortisol is a hormone mainly associated with a stress response. Quite frequent in multiple sclerosis, bladder problems could also be one of the first signs of multiple sclerosis. The ...click here to read more

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada, so here are our top articles discussing concussion, traumatic brain injury, dementia, hypertension, and sleep apnea – and other factors that can affect the brain health. You may not think that brain injuries are a large problem, but they are in fact becoming a silent epidemic in Canada and ...click here to read more

June is National Safety Month, so we have compiled some of our stories regarding health safety, including topics on UTI, falls and fractures, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of National Safety Month is to make people aware of the possible health risks  and show them how to prevent injuries that can lead to lifelong disability ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia can be managed with magnetic brain stimulation used for treating depression according to research. French researchers found that fibromyalgia symptoms improved slightly using magnetic brain stimulation. The technique is called transcranial magnetic stimulation and is commonly used to raise quality of life and emotional and social well-being among patients who suffer from fibromyalgia. Lead ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis and psoriasis drug ingredient – dimethyl fumarate – was found to be associated with PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy), which is a lethal brain infection. The drug ingredient has been linked to two cases of PML so far, leading to the deaths of two European women. In one case, a 54-year-old woman had multiple sclerosis ...click here to read more

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, so we have compiled some of our articles regarding Alzheimer’s, brain health, and related topics on schizophrenia, insulin resistance, rosacea, gum disease, and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease and brain health is a pressing issue in the world today as the population continues to age. More and more seniors are ...click here to read more

A new study has found that social media ‘likes’ have a powerful effect on teenager brain. Receiving a large number of likes on a post activates the same brain circuit as seen in consuming chocolate or winning money. Lead author Lauren Sherman said, “When the teens saw their own photos with a large number of ...click here to read more