30 stories tagged #Neurology

  1. Fast Walking in Seniors Linked to Sharper Brains After 80
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    Fast Walking in Seniors Linked to Sharper Brains After 80

    A new study finds older adults who walk briskly, called 'super movers,' have half the risk of cognitive decline compared to their slower peers.

    5d ago 2 min read
  2. Driving Patterns May Indicate Early Memory Loss with 82% Accuracy
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    Driving Patterns May Indicate Early Memory Loss with 82% Accuracy

    Research reveals GPS tracking of driving habits can predict cognitive decline, raising public health implications.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Alzheimer's Patient Regains Function After Psilocybin Treatment
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    Alzheimer's Patient Regains Function After Psilocybin Treatment

    A case report reveals a woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories following psilocybin mushroom use, marking a potential medical breakthrough.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Quitting Smoking Cuts Dementia Risk 16% But Only If Weight Stay Stable
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    Quitting Smoking Cuts Dementia Risk 16% But Only If Weight Stay Stable

    Quitting smoking in later life lowers dementia risk by 16%, but only if weight gain is limited to less than 5 kg, new study finds.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Quitting Smoking May Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds
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    Quitting Smoking May Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds

    New research shows quitting smoking reduces dementia risk, with benefits approaching never-smokers after seven years smoke-free.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Blood Type A Linked to Higher Stroke Risk Before Age 60
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    Blood Type A Linked to Higher Stroke Risk Before Age 60

    Research shows a 16% higher early stroke risk for blood type A, while type O offers some protection.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Landmark ADHD Brain Maturation Study Debunked by New Research
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    Landmark ADHD Brain Maturation Study Debunked by New Research

    A new study reveals that the delayed brain maturation seen in ADHD children was actually a statistical artifact reflecting sex differences.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Levetiracetam Shows Promise for Seizure Prevention in Elderly TBI Patients
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    Levetiracetam Shows Promise for Seizure Prevention in Elderly TBI Patients

    New study suggests levetiracetam may be well-tolerated for seizure prophylaxis in patients over 80 after severe traumatic brain injury.

    2mo ago 1 min read