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Parkinson’s Disease

08/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How you use your computer could reveal early signs of Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, algorithms that factored in a “shaking mouse cursor, slow scrolling speed, and repetitive online searches” could be used to determine if certain individuals were experiencing early signs of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Computer usage and disease prevention A team of researchers from Microsoft and Duke University has revealed a connection between “a trembling mouse cursor […]

06/12/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Study shows how bacteria can affect your mood

The idiom “gut feeling” takes on a whole new meaning after Canadian researchers released their findings on the gut microbiome. They claim that gut bacteria can affect the way that person’s brain works, an article from the BBC states. It will be a long while before experts finish identifying all of the microbes in our […]

11/15/2017 / By Russel Davis

Scientists sniff out new treatment for Alzheimer’s; new research suggests brain cells can be protected by stimulating the sense of smell

A study published in the journal Science Signaling has revealed that teaching roundworms to sniff out a certain type of bacterium has lead them to develop a defense mechanism to preserve their brain cells. The findings show potential as a drug-free intervention against neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Huntington’s disease, the researchers have stated. The scientists […]

06/25/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may accelerate onset of Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers

Statins are a type of cholesterol-lowering drug typically prescribed to patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. Although they may provide relief from heart conditions, the same can’t be said of their effects on the brain. A recent study by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine has presented a troubling fact about these drugs: […]

04/01/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Exercise shown to help save brain function in Parkinson’s patients

Regular physical activity may help delay declines in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed more than 3,400 patients with Parkinson’s disease and found that those who worked out 150 minutes a week exhibited smaller declines in quality of life and mobility during a two-year follow-up than those who exercised less or […]

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