Illnesses Before 55 May Double Dementia Risk, New Oxford Study Finds Thursday, July 17, 2025 dementia heartdisease diabetes mentalhealth stroke multimorbidity aging neurology prevention oxford A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford reveals that developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes before age 55 can significantly raise the risk of dementia in later life. Additionally, strokes … Read More
Common Life Events Elevate Dementia Risk Differently in Men and Women, Study Finds Monday, July 14, 2025 dementia alzheimer's brainhealth bereavement financialstress genderdifferences education neurology biomarkers stress New research reveals that common stressful life events—such as losing a partner, unemployment, and financial difficulties—can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by affecting brain structure and … Read More
Gym Supplement Creatine Shows Promise in Alzheimer's Prevention but Doctors Urge Caution Saturday, June 28, 2025 creatine alzheimers dementia cognitivehealth supplements neurology brain research exercise nutrition Creatine, a popular supplement among athletes and gym enthusiasts, may offer unexpected benefits in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to emerging research. While traditionally used to enhance muscle … Read More
'Spontaneous Parkinsonism' Often Linked to a Less-Discussed Form of Dementia Sunday, June 8, 2025 dementia lewybody parkinsonism neurology memory hallucinations movement symptoms healthcare rehabilitation Dementia affects more than 944,000 people in the UK, but not all types are the same. Dr. Kellyn Lee, CEO of The Dementia Care Hub, recently shed light on Lewy Body dementia, a less-discussed but significant form of the … Read More
Neurologist Warns That Neck Cracking May Increase Stroke Risk Saturday, May 10, 2025 neurology neckcracking stroke vertebralarterydissection chiropractic healthrisk braininjury prevention medicine safety Neck cracking is a common habit for many seeking relief from stiffness, whether self-administered or performed by a chiropractor. However, a US-based neurologist, Dr. Baibing Chen (known online as Dr. Bing), has issued a firm … Read More
Understanding the 'Fizzy Water' Sensation in Limbs: A Sign of Willis-Ekbom Disease Wednesday, May 7, 2025 willis-ekbom rls neurology sensation sleep plm diagnosis treatment lifestyle hypnotics The peculiar sensation often described as ‘sparkling water’ fizzing in the legs might seem strange, but it could be a key symptom of a neurological condition known as restless legs syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom … Read More