Medical researchers conducted the largest-ever genome-wide association study of all-cause dementia, finding substantial genetic overlap with vascular dementia ..read more

People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according to a new study. The study does not prove that stroke causes abnormal sleep; it only shows an association ..read more

Young people with chronic pain are three times more likely than their peers to also have clinical anxiety or depression, a new review has found ..read more

A study investigated the origin of ataxia in the brain of patients with stroke. A significant number of the stroke lesions in the patients were located outside the cerebellum ..read more

Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of dementia that is similar to both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease but studies on long-term treatments are lacking. A new study highlights the potential cognitive benefits of cholinesterase inhibitor treatment ..read more

When a person has chronic diabetes complications -- such as heart attack, stroke and nerve damage - they are more likely to have a mental health disorder, and vice versa, according to a study. Researchers say the findings highlight a need for clinicians to actively screen for mental health disorders in patients with diabetes in addition to screening for chronic complications, which is the recommended standard of care in diabetes ..read more

An enzyme called PGK1 has an unexpectedly critical role in the production of chemical energy in brain cells, according to a preclinical study. The investigators found that boosting its activity may help the brain resist the energy deficits that can lead to Parkinson's disease ..read more

Cognitive impairment is one of the burdens for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Studies show that a kidney transplant can reverse cognitive impairment -- indicating that this disorder can be treated. However, the exact mechanisms that lead to cognitive impairment are largely unclear. A new study provides important findings from basic research that could be used to develop therapeutic approaches for chronic kidney disease ..read more

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease ..read more

Music-based movement therapy, known as the Ronnie Gardiner Method, has the potential to contribute to rehabilitation after a stroke and in other brain disorders ..read more