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NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 14, 2016

To prevent falls, it may pay off to remodel the house

Home renovations could be well worth the expense for older adults and people with a history of falls because they prevent injuries and might curb medical spending, a study in New Zealand suggests.

Alzheimers July 14, 2016

Scientists hope new imaging technology could point to cause of Alzheimer's

Despite the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, relatively little is known about its causes.

Nutrition July 14, 2016

Scientists discover a big benefit to eating cinnamon

Scientists say they've discovered "one of the safest and the easiest approaches to convert poor learners to good learners."

Alzheimers July 14, 2016

Alzheimer's effects on the brain found in young people

Changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease can be seen as early as childhood in people with a heightened genetic risk, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.

Zika July 13, 2016

Limiting travel, controlling mosquitoes reduces Zika risk

To limit mosquito-borne illnesses, including the Zika virus, plan travel carefully, take personal protective measures, and control mosquitoes in and around the home, experts recommend.

Longevity July 12, 2016

Is the first person to live to be 150 already alive?

As we get better at treating age-related diseases such as cancer and dementia, humans might add 20 to 30 years to both the average person's lifespan and the longevity of the world's oldest people.

Head Injury July 11, 2016

Data suggest increase in reported youth concussions; upwards of 500 percent since 2010

Two new data sets suggest youth concussions may be more common than previously thought.

Alzheimers July 11, 2016

Artificial intelligence could help catch Alzheimer's early

The devastating neurodegenerative condition Alzheimer's disease is incurable, but with early detection, patients can seek treatments to slow the disease's progression, before some major symptoms appear.

Medications July 8, 2016

Prescription-drug monitoring saves lives, could save more

State programs that monitor narcotic prescriptions help prevent 10 opioid-overdose deaths a day in the U.S., yet improvements could save another two people a day, a new study finds.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 8, 2016

Marijuana changes brain's response to money, study says

Smoking marijuana may change the way people's brains respond to certain rewards, such as the prospect of winning some money, according to a new study

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 7, 2016

Growing up with sensory processing disorder

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a neurological condition that can make simple things like sound or touch become overwhelming. Young children can learn coping strategies in sensory gyms, but what about teens living with the condition?