Published Monday 6 August 2018 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier In the largest study of its type, researchers conclude that having higher levels of belly fat in old age is correlated with a reduction in cognitive function. Dementias, including Alzheimer’s, are a growing concern. As the average age of the population steadily […]
– Class-wide label changes address mental health side effects, hypoglycemic coma risk by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today July 10, 2018 Manufacturers of fluoroquinolone antibiotics must update their labeling to warn about mental health issues and potential low blood sugar adverse reactions, the FDA said Tuesday. The labeling changes come after what the agency […]
Jun 20, 2018 Veronica Hackethal, MD The International Ketogenic Diet Study Group has released new clinical guidelines on the ketogenic diet in children with epilepsy. The updated recommendations are the first change since the original guidelines on the subject were published almost 10 years ago. Slide Show at NeurologyTimes
Mark L. Fuerst Jun 14, 2018 A large study reveals a quality diet leads to larger brain tissue volumes, suggesting that nutrition has an effect on neurodegeneration via brain structure.1 A total of 4213 people without dementia with an average age of 66 years participated in the study. They were asked to complete a questionnaire about how […]
Isabel A.C. Baert Musculoskeletal Science & Practice June 2018 Volume 35, Pages 105–109 Highlights •Proprioception tests that are easily accessible in clinical practice are needed. •Knee joint position sense can be tested using an analogue inclinometer. •This method is reliable (ICCs 0.65-0.95) and recommended for clinical practice. •Errors are low testing in multiple positions, calculating […]
by David Perlmtter, M.D. – Board-Certified Neurologist There is certainly a lot of discussion these days about the ketogenic diet, especially as it relates to brain function. I thought it would be instructive to review one of the most important, and early, research studies in this area, as it reveals several very important findings that are worthy […]
Published Sunday 8 April 2018 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier In a study endorsed by the Dalai Lama, individuals who regularly meditate were followed over 7 years. The authors conclude that meditation can enhance mental abilities and protect against age-related cognitive decline. As we age, our cognitive ability slowly slides. The resulting […]
Damian McNamara March 16, 2018 A high level of cardiovascular physical fitness in middle-aged women is associated with close to a 90% reduction in dementia risk in later life, results of a longitudinal study show. Investigators followed a cohort of women for up to 44 years and found that compared with women who were moderately […]
February 28, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today The risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may be increased for people who are frequently exposed to diesel exhaust, new research suggests. In a study of more than 1,600 adults, scientists working at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, MA, found that men with higher […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 35, June 2018, Pages 25-29 Nipaporn Wannaprom Highlights Cervical proprioception is important for controlling balance and gait. Greater AP postural sway and slower gait speed occurs with neck pain. Vibration effects balance and gait positively in neck pain and negatively in controls. Neck muscle vibration has potential for rehabilitation of […]
Neuroreport. 2018 Feb 7;29(3):191-196. doi: 10.1097/WNR.0000000000000949. Onifer SM1, Sozio RS1, DiCarlo DM1, Li Q1, Donahue RR2, Taylor BK2, Long CR1. Abstract Spinal manipulative therapy, including low-velocity variable-amplitude spinal manipulation (LVVA-SM), relieves chronic low back pain, especially in patients with neuropathic radiating leg pain following peripheral nervous system insult. Understanding the underlying analgesic mechanisms requires animal models. The aim of the current study […]
Twice-daily supplements boosted cognitive power over 18 months Date: January 23, 2018 Source: University of California – Los Angeles Summary: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. Lovers of Indian food, give […]
December 7, 2017 Canola oil is one of the most widely consumed vegetable oils in the world, yet surprisingly little is known about its effects on health. Now, a new study published online December 7 in the journal Scientific Reports by researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) associates the […]
To cite this article: Dimitrova Alexandra. Medical Acupuncture. December 2017, 29(6): 352-365. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2017.1242 Published in Volume: 29 Issue 6: December 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: November 17, 2017 ABSTRACT Background: Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is defined as damage to the peripheral nervous system caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction. Multiple recent trials have suggested that acupuncture is beneficial […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. One of the complications of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of nerve damage which often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. People generally describe the pain of peripheral neuropathy as tingling or burning as well as a loss of sensation […]
J Postgrad Med. 2017 Oct-Dec;63(4):242-251. doi: 10.4103/jpgm.JPGM_16_17. Gupta L, Khandelwal D, Kalra S, Gupta P, Dutta D5, Aggarwal S. Abstract Ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat, adequate-protein, and low-carbohydrate diet that leads to nutritional ketosis, long known for antiepileptic effects and has been used therapeutically to treat refractory epilepsy. This review attempts to summarize the […]
René Pelletier Physical Therapy, Volume 95, Issue 11, 1 November 2015, Pages 1582–1591, https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20140575 Published: 01 November 2015 Present interventions utilized in musculoskeletal rehabilitation are guided, in large part, by a biomedical model where peripheral structural injury is believed to be the sole driver of the disorder. There are, however, neurophysiological changes across different areas […]
Amy Kao, MD & Brittany Cines, RD, LD, CNSC, CSP Oct 13, 2017 Many patients with epilepsy are nonreponsive to medications. The ketogenic diet and other dietary therapies, such as the modified Atkins diet, are back in the forefront as viable nonpharmacological treatment options for medication refractory epilepsy. Following are illustrative fictional accounts of patients […]
McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences News Green tea is widely considered to be beneficial for the brain. The antioxidant and detoxifying properties of green tea extracts help fight catastrophic diseases such as Alzheimer’s. However, scientists have never fully understood how they work at the molecular level and how they could be harnessed to find […]