Parkinson's Drugs May Spur Compulsive Behaviors

Study estimated a 10 percent increased risk of impulsive gambling, shopping and hypersexuality

Drugs commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease may raise the risk of so-called impulse control disorders, according to a new review.

These disorders include compulsive gambling, compulsive shopping and/or hypersexuality.

Can Personality Type Predict Dementia?

It’s a puzzle. First, the available evidence linking our personality type to dementia suggests there is a relationship, but the actual mechanism is elusive. Secondly, there are other explanations that can muddy the waters and make it harder to join the dots.  In this Sharepost I’m outlining some of the research that points to personality type, particularly the influence of lifelong exposure to life stressors, as a risk factor for dementia. 

Vegetative Patients Show Glimmers of Consciousness

Scientists have uncovered hidden signatures in the brains of people in vegetative states that suggest they may have a glimmer of consciousness.

Doctors normally consider these patients - who have severe brain injuries - to be unaware of the world around them although they appear awake.

Poor-Quality Sleep May Be Linked to Shrinking Brain

Study finds long-term losses in gray matter

Alzheimer's: Memories are Forgotten, But Not Emotions

Emotional events have a long lasting influence on how Alzheimer's patients feel, even if they have already forgotten the event itself. This was confirmed in a study conducted by US researchers that was published in "Cognitive and Behavioural Neurology".

7 Ways to Communicate With Declining Elders

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Brain Repair 'May be Boosted by Curry Spice'

A spice commonly found in curries may boost the brain's ability to heal itself, according to a report in the journal Stem Cell Research and Therapy.

The German study suggests a compound found in turmeric could encourage the growth of nerve cells thought to be part of the brain's repair kit.

Migraine, Oral Triptans and Nausea - Are the Triptans Contributing?

When we have a migraine, we need our medications to work. We need them to work consistently and as quickly as possible. Researchers are finding, however, that if we're nauseous when we take oral triptans (medications such as Imitrex (sumatriptan), Maxalt (rizatriptan), Zomig (zolmitriptan), etc.), we may not achieve the relief we need. One study, which reviewed the evidence from two large clinical trial databases, showed this to be problematic.

Brain may 'Compensate' for Alzheimer's Damage

The human brain may be able to compensate for some of the early changes seen in Alzheimer's disease, research in Nature Neuroscience shows.

The study suggests some people recruit extra nerve power to help maintain their ability to think.

‘Those who fight Parkinson’s with knowledge always find solutions’

JEDDAH — The World Parkinson’s Program is running “Parkinson’s Education Campaign” in Saudi Arabia throughout September.