Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which abnormal signals are sent between brain nerve cells, causing unusual body behaviors known as seizures. An estimated 65 million people worldwide experience epilepsy and that approximately [...]
While little memory slips are normal, when forgetfulness begins to interfere with everyday life, or symptoms pop up suddenly, it might be time to see a doctor. But dementia is shockingly common: [...]
What is Lyme Dementia? There are many known causes of dementia. One of these causes are bacteria. Bacteria are usually ignored despite its historical and current significance in dementia research. A hundred [...]
Dizzy spells in middle age may be a warning sign of dementia 20 years before symptoms appear, research suggests. Scientists think sudden drops in blood pressure - often signalled by dizziness when [...]
New research suggests that certain edible and medicinal mushrooms contain compounds that may promote nerve growth in the brain and protect against "neurotoxic stimuli such as inflammation" that contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, [...]
Former Prime Minister David Cameron vowed that 'dementia is not inevitable' as he became the new President of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Mr Cameron made dementia a focus of his time in office, [...]
South Africans' almost universal bilingualism could save them from dementia says an article in The Times. A study by Canadian scientists has found that bilingual individuals are able to save brainpower and [...]
Living within half a city block of a major road may be associated with a small increased risk of dementia, suggests a new Canadian study that could help shed light on factors [...]
The more our understanding about the human brain grows, the greater chance we have of helping people with forms of Dementia like Alzheimer's. A major spanner has been thrown into the works [...]
In the body, vitamin A is turned into retinoic acid, which then interacts with specific receptors and plays a vital role in the human central nervous system. It is particularly important for [...]
