Brain & Neurology
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Exercise keeps older people’s brains sharper
Older people who take part in vigorous exercise help to keep their minds sharp, a new US study has revealed. Read more
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Exercise prime back pain therapy – draft guidance
Exercise should be the main treatment for low back pain, according to new guidance in England. Read more
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Electric treatment could help stroke recovery
Electrical brain stimulation can help people to recover from stroke, according to researchers at Oxford University, UK. Read more
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Environment’s role in MS examined
Environmental factors could be the reason why black and south Asian people living in London have an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, according to a new study. Read more
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Test to identify Alzheimer’s early unveiled
A simple test has been developed that could detect Alzheimer’s disease 15 years before it takes hold of the body – and potentially help with prevention, researchers say. Read more
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Chronic conditions risk among MS patients
Patients face an increased risk of developing chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and depression, if they have multiple sclerosis, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Six cups of coffee a day ‘ lowers MS risk’
Drinking six cups of coffee a day could reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis by nearly one third, thanks to the neuroprotective properties of caffeine, according to Swedish research. Read more
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Guidance sets out MND care needs
Patients with motor neurone disease should have care from a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in the illness, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Parkinson’s spread mechanism revealed
British researchers have uncovered the process by which Parkinson’s disease spreads from cell to cell, it was announced last night. Read more
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MRI scan can diagnose MS faster
A new technique for using MRI scanners that can deliver a faster diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the brain has been successfully tested in the UK. Read more