Is brain volume a predictive factor? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestWhat can genes and brain volume tell us about Parkinson’s, ADHD? Image credit: Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images.A genome-wide association study has identified a range of regions of the genome that control the size of subcortical brain structures. An international consortium of researchers … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more
‘Brain pacemaker’ significantly alleviates symptoms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAn AI-powered, personalized version of deep brain stimulation could reduce the time that an individual experiences their most bothersome Parkinson’s symptoms. Image credit: Johner Images/Getty Images.More than 10 million people globally live with Parkinson’s disease, for which there is currently no cure.Deep brain stimulation … Read more
Can lowering cholesterol reduce Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s risk? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearch sheds new light on the role of cholesterol in brain health. Design by MNT; Photography by Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images & Ed Reschke/Getty Images.Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is an essential part of the membranes of all cells.It is produced by … Read more