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Plant-based foods, such as leafy greens and herbs, are the number one food that fights dementia and promotes brain health Plant-based foods, such as leafy greens and herbs, are the number one food that fights dementia and promotes brain health.  Vegetables have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect brain cells from free radical damage …

Nootropics or smart drugs are nutritional supplements that enhance brain performance and mental functions. Nootropics or smart drugs are nutritional supplements that enhance brain performance and mental functions, including: Memory Motivation Concentration Attention There are two types of nootropics available in the market—prescription and over-the-counter (OTC). Prescription nootropics are recommended in the treatment of certain medical conditions, which include: Alzheimer’s …

While it is difficult to predict how long the final stage of dementia will last, most patients survive for one to three years. Every patient is different. So, it is hard to predict how long the final stage of dementia will last. Most patients may survive for one to three years. Dementia decreases the affected person’s overall lifespan, but it …

If a brain tumor grows large enough to press on nerves or blood vessels, it can cause pain in the back of the head If a brain tumor grows large enough to press on nerves or blood vessels, it can cause pain in the back of the head. However, headaches alone rarely indicate a brain tumor. What are symptoms of …

Signs of lead poisoning vary depending on age as well as the duration and amount of lead exposure. Symptoms may include abdominal pain and nausea Lead poisoning can occur after exposure to high levels of lead in a short period of time, or after continuous exposure to low levels of lead over a long period of time. Signs and symptoms …

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes involuntary, repetitive muscle contractions, making the body spasm and twist in awkward ways Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes involuntary, repetitive muscle contractions, making the body spasm and twist in awkward ways.  Because dystonia can affect muscles in any part of the body, symptoms vary depending on the affected body part: Eyelid: …

Signs of Parkinson's disease (PD) include tremors, slowness of movement, muscle stiffness, balance problems, and nerve pain Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that causes problems with movement and tremors. Symptoms of PD develop gradually and are mild at first. Signs of PD include: Tremors: Typically starts in the hand or arm and is …

NF1 can worsen with time, resulting in new growths over the body that cause major psychological and cosmetic issues. Regular screening is crucial Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is also referred to as Von Recklinghausen's disease, Von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis, and peripheral NF. Unfortunately, NF1 can worsen with time, resulting in new growths over the body that cause major psychological and cosmetic …

The warning signs of epilepsy are different for everyone, however, here are the most commonly reported symptoms of seizure disorder. The warning signs of epilepsy are different for everyone, but some of the commonly reported symptoms are: Prodrome (early signs): Odd feelings Confusion or feeling fuzzy Irritability Headache Mood swings Unable to concentrate Aura (late signs): A feeling before the …

What is Koselugo (selumetinib), and what is it used for? Brand name: Koselugo Generic: selumetinib Koselugo (selumetinib) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat children 2 years of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas that cannot be completely removed by surgery. It is not known if Koselugo is safe and effective in children under 2 …