We have known for a long time that depression occurs more frequently with multiple sclerosis (MS) than with the general population as a common comorbidity (having two medical conditions at the same time). It has also long been known that there is a genetic risk both for depression and for developing MS. A new study […]
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Societal costs of Alzheimer’s Disease In 2021, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) was the fifth-leading cause of death among people age 65 and older. National healthcare costs for people with dementia are projected to reach $360 billion in 2024 and nearly $1 trillion in 2050. Caregiver costs of Alzheimer’s Disease In 2023, 11.5 million caregivers of people
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that develops slowly over years and which symptoms are most bothersome differs in different people. It is caused by a loss of dopamine-containing cells, specifically in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra. Here are ten symptoms that may be early signs of Parkinson’s disease: 1.Tremor- mostly
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Even though MS is known to be an immune-mediated disorder, no particular diet or food choices have been proven to prevent progression or help with the symptoms of MS. However, a recent study funded by the National MS Society showed that restricting calories in your diet may decrease inflammation and improve one type of cognitive
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Several new promising treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) have very recently become available. But they will only make a significant impact if we can diagnose Alzheimer’s at much earlier stages, even when the changes in the brain are not obvious clinically. Fortunately, there have been several very exciting new ways to diagnose AD before
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is composed of the brain and the spinal cord. The result of the attack is a loss of myelin which covers the nerves and helps them send messages rapidly and correctly. Because the attacks can
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One in four Americans fall each year but less than half tell their doctor. Your risk of falling doubles after your first fall. One in 10 falls requires medical attention, with over 3 million ER visits and 1 million hospitalizations each year for falls in elderly people. Some injuries are less severe, such as broken
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The simple answer is yes. The question for you is for what. Most people think of Botox in terms of its ability to get rid of your wrinkles. And certainly that can be used by MS patients to spruce up their appearance. But there is much more that Botox can do for people with MS
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People with a chronic illness, neurologic or otherwise, are often faced with the dilemma of whether they should let their coworkers, family and friends know about how they are feeling and even if they carry the diagnosis. This is a highly personal decision. On the one hand, allowing others “in” can help you get the
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Insomnia affects over half of elderly people. This greatly impacts their quality of life and how they function. Left untreated, insomnia causes depression and anxiety and is associated with hypertension, heart disease and even stroke. Yet, insomnia is largely unaddressed by their health care providers. When it is addressed, benzodiazepines like valium, Ativan and Klonopin
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