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The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 25,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.
People who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods like cold breakfast cereal, packaged snacks, and hot dogs might be putting their brain health at risk, according to new research.
May 8, 2025
Low oxygen during REM sleep damages memory centers in the brain through injury to small blood vessels, according to new research.
May 7, 2025
While some studies have suggested that having a mother with Alzheimer’s disease may put you more at risk of developing the disease, a new study finds that…
Apr 11, 2025
The microscopic plastic fragments floating in our oceans may be silently influencing human health in ways researchers are only beginning to understand.
Feb 27, 2025
People who regularly consume processed red meat like bacon and sausages may face a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia, according to new research that followed over 130,000 individuals for up to four decades.
Jan 16, 2025
A new study reveals that recovery from anti-NMDAR encephalitis, popularized as "brain on fire" disorder, can take three years or longer, with many patients experiencing lasting cognitive and social challenges.
Nov 21, 2024
Summary: A new study reveals that older adults who experience excessive daytime sleepiness or lack enthusiasm due to sleep issues may face a higher risk of developing a pre-dementia condition.
Nov 9, 2024
People who experience prolonged depressive symptoms starting in young adulthood may have worse thinking and memory skills in middle age, according to a study…
Jun 13, 2024
A new study published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has revealed that astronauts with no prior…
Mar 14, 2024
A new study has found that people with essential tremor, a common movement disorder causing involuntary shaking, may be three times more likely to develop dementia compared to the general population.
Mar 8, 2024
A new study has uncovered a potential link between iron accumulation in the brain and post-traumatic headaches after concussions, suggesting that elevated iron levels could serve as a biomarker for these conditions.
Mar 6, 2024
People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Feb 1, 2024
People who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns, according to new research…
Dec 14, 2023
In some diseases, the underlying processes can start years before a diagnosis is made.
Dec 6, 2023
