Somehow we always knew that being a lazy couch potato and watching TV for hours is definitively not making us smarter. Now we have scientific back up. A new study was presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2015. Researchers found that people who are less physical active in early adulthood had worse cognitive
New study found that mortality and comorbidities are higher in Multiple Sclerosis patients than in the average population. The study was funded by Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland. Highlights Mortality and comorbidity data are limited for patients with MS Mortality was 2.9-fold higher in the MS cohort versus the non-MS cohort Several comorbidities were
Yale University researchers found that certain brain irregularities are present before a person develops schizophrenia. These irregularities in key brain areas leading to higher risk of developing psychosis. What brain irregularities? The researchers found two irregularities: Less connectivity between the thalamus and prefrontal cortex. More connectivity between thalamus and sensory cortex. What does that mean?
New Australian study showed again the link between too less sunlight / Vit D Deficiency and Multiple Sclerosis. But do we have too less sunlight in the UAE? Since 1974 (Goldberg) researchers are studying the link between too less sunlight and Multiple Sclerosis. In simple terms the “Vitamin D MS Theory” says that too less
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common (1 in 10) but often unknown condition causing sever sleep disturbance and other health conditions. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is characterized by an extreme urge to move the legs when they are at rest. Sensations like creeping, throbbing, pulling, itching or needles and pins in the legs are common.
New study finds link between smoking and stroke in migraine patients. The study was published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers of the University of Miami and Columbia University were supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Among smokers, migraine was associated with a 3-fold increased risk of
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