Neurodegenerative diseases
Parkinson’s Gene Kills Off Brain Cells It’s Supposed To Protect
A gene mutation found in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease might be causing the neurodegenerative condition by destroying the very cells it’s supposed to protect. 
Dance Classes Can Improve Brain Health In Old Age Via Increasing Hippocampus
Dance class can help reverse some signs of aging in the brain by enlarging the hippocampus and improving balance. 
Brain Games For Adults Do Not Prevent Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline; 3 Proven Ways To Become Smarter In Old Age
Brain games for adults do very little to prevent memory loss, and stave off cognitive decline and disorders. 
Alzheimer’s Disease Early Signs: Mild Cognitive Impairment Can Be Detected With Self-Administered VR Brain Game
Buying groceries in a virtual world could be a test for Alzheimer’s disease. 
Is Sleeping Too Long An Early Sign Of Dementia? 3 Surprising Things Linked To Poor Brain Function
Excessive sleeping on a regular basis may predict the onset of dementia. 
ALS Latest 2017: How Lou Gehrig's Disease Progression Could Be Delayed
ALS is a disease that robs people of their muscle control and kills many within just a few years — but a new molecule might help them survive longer. 
Blood Test For Parkinson’s Disease Could Improve Treatment
For those avoiding a painful and scary lumbar puncture, a blood test might tell them what kind of neurodegenerative disorder they have. 
Schizophrenia Symptoms Research: Adjusting Acid In The Brain May Treat Mental Illness
A chemical imbalance in the brain may contribute to schizophrenia, so targeting it might relieve symptoms. 
How Fast Will Multiple Sclerosis Develop? Blood Test Can Determine Prognosis Of Debilitating Central Nervous System Disorder
Scientists have found a way to test your blood for multiple sclerosis. 
Speaking A Second Language Fights Alzheimer's; Plus 3 Other Ways To Strengthen Cognitive Function
Science finds speaking a second language or more may protect the aging brain from Alzheimer's disease.
