One challenge to advancing Alzheimer’s disease treatments is that many patients have mixed brain pathologies, meaning more than one disease process is affecting the brain. This can complicate diagnosis, clinical trial design and treatment development because a therapy targeting only one disease process may be less effective if another is…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease.
By: Mallory Bachmann When Lena Loyd arrived on campus her freshman year, she knew college would require a new level of independence. What she did not anticipate was how often she would draw on the self-advocacy skills she developed while learning to manage Tourette syndrome. When the Symptoms Began Halfway…
By: Alisha Katz Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, three University of Florida researchers are working to improve clinicians’ ability to distinguish between these diseases — a critical step toward earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. …
By: Meredith Bauer-Mitchell and Eva Sailly A major challenge with Parkinson’s disease is managing tremors. Typically, one way they are treated is by taking medications that increase dopamine. But what if instead, the prescription could be a plate of beans? That’s what researchers at the University of…
By: Grace Huff GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Long-term exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease-related dementia and Lewy body dementia, according to new research led by University of Florida Health. The study, published May 14 in JAMA Network Open, examined whether exposure to fine particulates…
By: Carly Gruneberg Nutrition Guidance Provided By: Kaylyn Koons, MS, RD, LDN Carbohydrates: The misunderstood macronutrient Throughout history, carbohydrates have been villainized in the public eye. Claims of carbohydrates causing weight gain and chronic disease have convinced many people to eliminate them almost entirely from their diets. In reality, our…
This May, UF Health Wellness University is hosting two free educational events designed to support brain health, improve quality of life and empower patients and families with valuable knowledge. On Monday, May 18 from 6–7 p.m., join a live webinar, “Improving Quality of Life for Essential Tremor,” led by neurosurgeon…
