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Anxiety states may increase the risk of senile dementia
Statistics show that as much as four per cent of the population is confronted with anxiety. Previous research has indicated a link between anxiety and the risk of various health problems. Now,...
Cannabis a cure for Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease affects millions of people around the world. Where does it come from? How is it treated and is cannabis a remedy to combat its symptoms?
Eliminating risk factors can significantly reduce the incidence of dementia
A cure for dementia has still not been invented. However, there is research that says it is possible to eliminate the factors that lead to its occurrence. We check what the experts think about this.
Golfer's elbow: what is it, how does it manifest itself, how to treat it?
Inflammation of the medial epicondyle of the humerus, known as golfer's elbow, is one of many musculoskeletal complaints of the upper limbs. How to recognise it and how to treat it? You will find the...
Joint pain in rheumatological diseases
Joint pain is a common problem in patients with neurological diseases. Sometimes the symptoms are so severe that a consultation with a rheumatologist is necessary. Which rheumatological diseases make...
Greater brain volume equals greater intensity of autism spectrum in children?
Intense brain development in the first months of an embryo's life may be linked to greater intensity of autism spectrum features in children. This is the result of a study by US researchers who...
Where does the controversy surrounding the ketogenic diet come from?
The ketogenic diet is one of the more popular dietary models that has gained popularity due to its potential benefits such as glycaemic control, weight reduction and improved cognitive function. The...
How do you distinguish between dementia and age-related memory loss?
Forgetting happens to all of us; in addition, memory declines with age. We look at how to distinguish 'ordinary' forgetting from dementia.
How do you get rid of microplastics in water?
Every day we inhale and eat a by-product of our economy - microplastic. However, there are ways to reduce its consumption. Let's find out which ones.
Neurological symptoms in rheumatic diseases: find out about them now!
Rheumatology diseases are often associated with joint or bone pain. In reality, symptoms can occur from many systems, not initially associated with rheumatological diseases. One of the symptoms may...
Diet and lifestyle: do they lower the risk of early dementia?
British and Dutch researchers have discovered factors associated with the onset of early-onset dementia, or dementia in people under the age of 65. They published their findings in the journal JMAA...
CBD and epilepsy: new research
CBD oil is a supplement that is effective for many ailments. Recent studies indicate that it also works for epilepsy caused by Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes.
Effect of wasabi on the memory of older people
Ageing has been proven to affect a person's brain and cognitive function. However, it is known that lifestyle and certain foods consumed can improve its functioning. Researchers at Tohoku University...
The amount of sleep in infants reflects their developmental pattern
Infants who need more frequent naps during the day have a smaller vocabulary and lower cognitive skills. This is according to a study carried out by a team from the University of East Anglia in...
Amazing abilities of Sawant Syndrome patients
They can calculate complex mathematical calculations in the blink of an eye or play thousands of songs from memory. They possess unbelievable artistic abilities and yet are unable to perform even the...
Artificial intelligence will detect Parkinson's disease faster!
Researchers have developed an AI tool that can detect Parkinson's disease from blood samples. Artificial intelligence can spot the possibility of the disease 15 years before the onset of symptoms...
Cholesterol drugs helpful in the prevention of Parkinson's disease
French researchers demonstrate the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs in Parkinson's disease.
Physical activity affects Alzheimer's symptoms by... altering iron levels?
Finnish and Australian researchers from three universities: University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, The University of Melbourne and the University of Technology in Sydney have discovered a...
Synesthesia: in whom is it most common? Find out!
Synesthesia is a specific sensory processing condition in which certain types of stimuli, such as tastes, smells, sounds or letters are automatically assigned additional characteristics, such as...
Flu vaccination may protect against Alzheimer's disease
People who have been vaccinated against flu at least once are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in the future compared to their unvaccinated peers, according to a new study.
Symptoms of Lyme disease of the nervous system (neuroborreliosis)
Lyme disease is a disease about which there has been relatively much talk in recent years. It is known, for example, for the fact that it can give rise to very non-specific symptoms - both the...
Neurotransmitters - function and relationship to psychiatric disorders
Neurotransmitters are much discussed in psychiatry - for example, their role in the occurrence of depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. What are neurotransmitters, which substances are...
