Nervous System Health - Page 31

December 5, 2024

New brain therapy allows paralyzed patients to walk again: 'I feel my legs'

In a Switzerland study, two people with spinal cord injuries received deep brain stimulation therapy and were able to walk without assistance and even climb stairs.

December 3, 2024

‘Hidden’ fat could predict Alzheimer’s disease up to 20 years before symptoms, research finds

In the latest Alzheimer’s research, hidden fat in various parts of the body was shown to be an early warning sign of the common dementia — as much as 20 years before symptoms emerged.

November 28, 2024

This Thanksgiving, there will be an empty chair at our table. Here's what fills my heart

I am grateful that though Dad will be missing at our family's Thanksgiving celebration for the first time this year, his impact on my life will never be gone.

November 27, 2024

20-year-old college football player dies from head injuries sustained during game

Alabama A&M redshirt freshman linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. died at age 20 from head injuries he sustained during a game in late October.

November 23, 2024

NFL great Brett Favre opens up about living with Parkinson’s disease: 'I feel like a board'

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre opened in a recent interview about about living with Parkinson's disease and his hope for the future.

November 21, 2024

Dementia risk could be linked to walking speed, study suggests

A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts discuss how the link could facilitate earlier diagnoses.

November 15, 2024

Eagles' Jalen Hurts gives curious answer about clearing concussion protocol in win over Commanders

Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts gave a curious answer about how he passed the concussion protocol during the team's 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders.

November 13, 2024

Autism risk could rise with air pollution, new study suggests

Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts speak about the potential risk.

November 9, 2024

Saints' Chris Olave placed on IR after being carted off with concussion, will see specialist

After suffering his fifth concussion since 2020, Chris Olave has been placed on injured reserve and will be seeking advice from a specialist.

November 8, 2024

Alzheimer’s patient, 90, says skiing and other activities keep him mentally sharp

Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik Bocknek (Zel) refuses to slow down — and he believes his active lifestyle is key to keeping his symptoms at bay.