Neurology News

Individuals who engaged in some form of exercise or physical activity on a regular or semi-regular basis demonstrated better brain health compared with inactive individuals, according to research from Nature Aging.

Mortality data from 1999 to 2020 revealed an upward trend in dementia-related mortality in the United States, especially among Black adults and women, according to a study published in The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Although rheumatic diseases must be considered in a differential diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis, some patients can have both, according to a presenter at the 2024 Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference.

Over 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week following a concussion improved sleep quality in adolescents, study results published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation showed.

Treating high blood pressure later in life may mitigate risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease among older individuals, according to a meta-analysis published in Neurology.

The Healio news staff received an APEX award in the category of Writing/Topics for work on the potential role of psychedelics and alternative therapies for mental health issues and other medical conditions.

Severe menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and depressive mood, were associated with mild cognitive impairment for postmenopausal women, researchers reported in Menopause.

Medicine was an interesting thought as I was growing up with no medical people in my family.

The FDA has approved Crexont extended-release capsules for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, according to the manufacturer.