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1-Jun-2023 1:45 PM EDT
Trouble Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have insomnia symptoms such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early, may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In addition, researchers found the risk was much higher in people under 50 years old. The study does not prove that insomnia symptoms cause stroke; it only shows an association.

26-May-2023 4:00 PM EDT
What Is the Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Brain Volume?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Studies have shown that sleep apnea is related to an increased risk of dementia. A new study looks at the relationship between sleep apnea and brain volume. The study is published in the May 31, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19-May-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Does Having Alzheimer’s Genes Increase Your Risk of Epilepsy?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease may have an increased risk of epilepsy and people with a certain type of epilepsy may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the May 24, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16-May-2023 3:20 PM EDT
Worldwide Stroke Deaths Expected to Increase to Nearly 5 Million by 2030
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

The number of deaths worldwide from ischemic stroke increased from 2 million in 1990 to more than 3 million in 2019, and is expected to increase to nearly 5 million by 2030, according to a study published in the May 17, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study focused on ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain and is the most common type of stroke.

15-May-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Can Exercise Lower the Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to new research published in the May 17, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found female participants who exercised the most had a 25% lower rate of Parkinson’s disease when compared to those who exercised the least. The study does not prove that exercise lowers the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. It only shows an association.

4-May-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Sleep Apnea, Lack of Deep Sleep Linked to Worse Brain Health
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have sleep apnea and spend less time in deep sleep may be more likely to have brain biomarkers that have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, according to new research published in the May 10, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that these sleep disturbances cause the changes in the brain, or vice versa. It only shows an association.

28-Apr-2023 6:00 PM EDT
How Is Sleep Affected by Changing Clocks and Seasons?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

How are you sleeping? A new study has found the transition from daylight saving time to standard time, when one hour is gained overnight, was associated with a brief increase in sleep disorders such as difficulty going to sleep or staying asleep, but there was no such association when an hour is lost in the change from standard time to daylight saving time. The study is published in the May 3, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. It also found a small difference in the amount of sleep people get depending on the season.

25-Apr-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Long COVID Sufferers with Cognitive Complaints and Mental Health Issues Have Changes in Brain Function, New Study Suggests
University of Maryland School of Medicine

Those who experience brain fog, memory issues or other neuropsychiatric symptoms for months after a COVID-19 diagnosis were found to have abnormal brain activity during memory tests on functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), according to a new study led by University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers.

26-Apr-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Changes in Brain Function Persist for Months in Those with Long COVID
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Months after COVID-19, previously infected people with persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms had abnormal brain activity during memory tests, with less activity in brain regions normally used for the memory tasks, but more activity in other areas of the brain, according to new research published in the April 26, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

14-Apr-2023 4:20 PM EDT
Simple Test May Predict Cognitive Impairment Long Before Symptoms Appear
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

In people with no thinking and memory problems, a simple test may predict the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later, according to a study published in the April 19, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

14-Apr-2023 4:15 PM EDT
For People with Epilepsy, Neighborhood May Be Tied to Memory, Mental Health
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People with epilepsy living in disadvantaged neighborhoods—areas with higher poverty levels and fewer educational and employment opportunities— may be more likely to have memory, thinking, and mental health problems compared to people with epilepsy living in neighborhoods with fewer disadvantages, according to new research published in the April 19, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that living in disadvantaged neighborhoods causes memory and mental health problems. It only shows an association.

Released: 18-Apr-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Stereotactic radiosurgery is effective for treatment of vestibular schwannomas in neurofibromatosis type 2
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Vestibular schwannomas related to neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) are difficult to manage and are sometimes treated with a noninvasive option, stereotactic radiosurgery. A retrospective study conducted by an international, multicenter team found that stereotactic radiosurgery is effective for patients with these tumors while preserving serviceable hearing and not causing radiation-related tumor development or malignant transformation.

7-Apr-2023 3:25 PM EDT
Is the Language You Speak Tied to Outcome After Stroke?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Studies have shown that Mexican Americans have worse outcomes after a stroke than non-Hispanic white Americans. A new study looks at whether the language Mexican American people speak is linked to how well they recover after a stroke. The study is published in the April 12, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology

31-Mar-2023 4:10 PM EDT
For People with Parkinson’s Disease, Quality of Life Linked to Race, Ethnicity
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Among those living with Parkinson’s disease, Black, Hispanic and Asian people were found to have a lower health-related quality of life than white people, according to a new study published in the April 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology® , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

31-Mar-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Sleep Problems? You May Have An Increased Risk of Stroke
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a study published in the April 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Sleep problems included getting too much or too little sleep, taking long naps, having poor quality sleep, snoring, snorting and sleep apnea. In addition, those who had five or more of these symptoms had an even greater risk of stroke. The study does not show that sleeping problems cause stroke. It only shows an association.

23-Mar-2023 5:55 PM EDT
Do Your Headaches Happen at the Same Time of Day?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Both cluster headache and migraine have strong links to the circadian system, the internal clock that regulates body processes, according to a meta-analysis published in the March 29, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

17-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EDT
In Epilepsy, Higher Risk of Early Death Varies Based on Severity, Other Factors
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A new study has found that people with epilepsy have an increased risk of early death and the increased risk varies depending on where they live, the number of medications they take and what other diseases they may have. The study is published in the March 22, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

17-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Is Bone Health Linked to Brain Health?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have low bone density may have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to people who have higher bone density, according to a study published in the March 22, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that low bone density causes dementia. It only shows an association.

13-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Good News for Those with MS—Fertility Treatments Not Linked to Increase in Relapses
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

There’s good news for those with multiple sclerosis (MS). A new study has found that female participants were no more likely to have a flare-up of the disease after receiving fertility treatments than they were before their treatments. The study is published in the March 15, 2023, online issue of Neurology® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Earlier studies had shown conflicting results. The study also found a link between the use of MS medications and a lack of increase in relapses during fertility treatments.

3-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated with Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and Tangles
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brain—signs of Alzheimer’s disease—than people who do not consume such diets, according to a study published in the March 8, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.



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