brain health

New research shows how frontotemporal dementia progresses and enables scientists to accurately predict how the condition will spread. View original article Contributor:

According to a recent review, individuals with bipolar disorder may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life. View original article Contributor:

New research in mice identifies a key protein that may drive the maintenance of chronic pain. The protein is linked with mood, pain, and motivation. View original article Contributor:

A new study suggests that fMRI neurofeedback training can increase self-esteem in people with a history of depression by strengthening brain connectivity. View original article Contributor:

A new study finds that a slow walking speed at the age of 45 correlates with premature cognitive and physical aging, and that slow gait may predict aging. View original article Contributor:

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the nervous system. They influence mood, muscle movement, heart rate, and many other functions. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in brain and muscle function. Here, we look at what acetylcholine does and describe medical conditions linked with it, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and their treatments. View original article Contributor:

A new study attributes the link between tau protein clumping and brain damage in Alzheimer’s disease to brain immune cells called microglia. View original article Contributor:

Vertigo refers to a sensation of dizziness or spinning. Cervical vertigo refers to vertigo that results from a certain neck posture or movement. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:

The cranial nerves are a set of twelve nerves that originate in the brain. Each has a different function for sense or movement. Learn more here. View original article Contributor: