Health & Medical: Lead Link to Alzheimer's Disease?

Lead Link to Alzheimer's Disease?

Lab tests in monkeys suggest that lead poisoning in infancy may increase Alzheimer's-related brain proteins decades later.

Health & Medical: Functional Neuroimaging of Sleep

Functional Neuroimaging of Sleep

Studies of divefrse sleep disporders suggest that functional neuroimaging methods have the potential to clarify the pathophysiology of sleep disorders and to guide treatment strategies.

Health & Medical: Kids With ADHD Have Trouble Expressing Themselves in Writing

Kids With ADHD Have Trouble Expressing Themselves in Writing

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have trouble expressing themselves in writing than children who do not have ADHD, and this skill becomes increasingly important as children enter high school or college.

Health & Medical: Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell

Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell

When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Alzheimer’s Questionnaire, a set of 21 yes or no questions that can be answered by a loved one or caregiver, may

Health & Medical: Concussion-Topic Overview

Concussion-Topic Overview

What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by a sudden blow to the head or to the body. The blow shakes the brain inside the skull, which temporarily prevents the brain from working normally.Some people have obvious symptoms of a concussion (such as passing out or feeling li

Health & Medical: Nutrition Help & Neuropathy Nerves

Nutrition Help & Neuropathy Nerves

Several nutrients play a vital role in nerve health. Nutritional deficiency can worsen neuropathy symptoms and even serve as a primary cause. Adding certain things to your diet, whether in the form of foods or supplements, can address this condition. You might also need to avoid certain things.