While anyone can develop MS, there are certain groups and risk factors that increase the chance of developing MS. Sex: Women are more than 3 times more likely to develop MS than men. Age: The disease most commonly affects individuals between ages 55 and 64, though even children can develop MS. Race: African Americans are […]
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS ) is an autoimmune disorder that strips nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord of their coverings (sheaths) which results in impaired messaging. A 2022 article published in Science suggested that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) could be one cause of MS and other autoimmune disorders (such as lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis).
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🎉 BeCareLink was honored to present at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting at the San Diego Convention Center, sharing our latest publication: Harnessing #AI-Driven Mobile Applications for #Cognitive #Impairment #Screening.📱🧠 Alzheimer’s is still too often diagnosed late, with current methods offering only ~60% accuracy. Our research highlights the promise of the #BeCareNeuroApp as
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After helping thousands of patients track their neurologic health through BeCare NeuroLink and BeCare MS Link, we’re proud to introduce our latest innovation: BeCare Parkinson’s—a mobile app designed to help detect and monitor Parkinson’s Disease at home. We built BeCare Parkinson’s for anyone concerned about Parkinson’s—whether due to family history, tremors, walking abnormalities, or cognitive
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a loss of cells in certain areas of the brain containing a neurotransmitter (a chemical) called dopamine. Like for many of the neurodegenerative disorders, the last few years have had exciting new discoveries on the causes of the neurodegeneration. The hope is that finding the root cause
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At first glance, NMOSD (Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder) and multiple sclerosis (MS) seem like they are the same disorder. Yet, they are considered two entirely separate diagnoses with different treatment options. The difficulty in distinguishing the two is that both are autoimmune disorders that affect the central nervous system, including the brain, optic nerves,
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Yoga mats and exercise classes can be quite expensive. But there is a less expensive (and equally social) way to not only improve your muscle tone and lose some weight, but also to protect your brain-and with much quicker results: WALKING. Unlike using the elliptical and Peleton which may take months to see a
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Picking up a case of water bottles for your next party? Think twice. Particles of that water bottle you discard may end up ruining your future. Each year 353 million tons of plastic waste is generated. While the majority is recycled (only 2% correctly), landfilled or incinerated, 82 million tons are littered. Nineteen million tons
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As if confronting the neurologic decline that can accompany MS isn’t enough, patients with MS are at greater risk of gaining weight than the general population. In part, weight gain can be exacerbated by decreased activity levels with increasing levels of MS disability and some of the meds, such as steroids, which can contribute to
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It’s not unexpected that having high cholesterol is related to developing dementia. What may be more surprising is that large swings in cholesterol over time are a large factor in increasing the risk of dementia- more so than having a somewhat higher cholesterol level that is stable over time. The most affected cognitive decline components
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