Can lithium halt progression of Alzheimer’s disease?

In a new study, a team of researchers has shown that, when given in a formulation that facilitates passage to the brain, lithium in doses up to 400 times lower than what is currently being prescribed for mood disorders is capable of both halting signs of advanced Alzheimer's pathology and of recover...
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Walking: Make it count with activity trackers

Walking: Make it count with activity trackers

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Walking is a great way to get and stay fit. But are you doing enough to see results? Using acti...
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High air pollution exposure in 1-year-olds linked to structural brain changes at age 12

A new study suggests that significant early childhood exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with structural changes in the brain at the age of 12.
The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study found that children with higher levels of TRAP exposure a...
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Early life adversity and opioid addiction

Individuals with a history of early life adversity (ELA) are disproportionately prone to opioid addiction. A new UCI-led study reveals why.
Published in , the study titled, "On the early life origins of vulnerability to opioid addiction," examines how early adversities interact with f...
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Rare Disease Put This Young Mom in a Coma for 7 Months

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By Dennis Thompson
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Kertisha Brabson's mom rushed to the hospital after being told her adult daughter was acting out of her mind.
"She was ta...
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Parkinson's Disease

What is the treatment for Parkinson's disease?


There is currently no treatment to cure Parkinson's disease. Several therapies are available to delay the onset of motor symptoms and to ameliorate motor symptoms. All of these therapies are designed to incr...
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Walking group: Banish boredom, boost motivation

Walking group: Banish boredom, boost motivation

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Because walking is possible for most people and doesn't require special skills or equipment, ...
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Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests new research.