December 31, 2014

• Can Exercise Help People with Parkinson’s Disease?

December 24, 2014

• Children Who Are Abused or Neglected More Likely to Experience Migraine as Adults

December 17, 2014

• AAN Calls for More Research on Medical Marijuana for Brain Diseases
• Migraine May Double Risk for Facial Paralysis

December 10, 2014

• Can Poor Sleep Lead to Dementia?

December 3, 2014

• Call for 2015 Neuro Film Festival Video Submissions
• AAN Names New Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Now Patient Magazine

November 26, 2014

• Study: Most People with Dementia Never Have Screening

November 19, 2014

• From Architect to Social Worker: Complex Jobs May Protect Memory and Thinking

November 18, 2014

• AAN Announces Class of 2015 for Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum

November 12, 2014

• Study: Vitamin B May Not Reduce Risk of Memory Loss

November 5, 2014

• More Evidence Arthritis/Pain Relieving Drugs May Contribute to Stroke Death

October 29, 2014

• Low Carb, High Fat Diets May Reduce Seizures in Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy

October 22, 2014

• Can Bariatric Surgery Lead to Severe Headache?

October 13, 2014

• Guideline Offers Direction in Genetic Testing for Certain Types of Muscular Dystrophy

October 8, 2014

• Healthy Lifestyle May Cut Stroke Risk in Half for Women

October 1, 2014

• Worry, Jealousy, Moodiness Linked to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s in Women

September 29, 2014

• AAN: Risks of Opioids Outweigh Benefits for Headache, Low Back Pain, Other Conditions

September 24, 2014

• Memory Slips May Signal Increased Risk of Dementia Years Later

September 17, 2014

• Migraine in Middle Age Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s, Movement Disorders Later

September 10, 2014

• Can Your Blood Type Affect Your Memory?

September 3, 2014

• Can Sleep Loss Affect Your Brain Size?

August 27, 2014

• Researchers Investigating New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

August 25, 2014

• Sleep Drunkenness Disorder May Affect One in Seven

August 20, 2014

• Study: Colds May Temporarily Increase Stroke Risk in Children

August 13, 2014

• Growth Hormone Treatment Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke

August 6, 2014

• Study: Link Between Vitamin D and Dementia Risk Confirmed

July 30, 2014

• How Is Depression Related to Dementia?

July 23, 2014

• Monitoring Pulse After Stroke May Prevent a Second Stroke

July 16, 2014

• Even Mild Traumatic Brain Injury May Cause Brain Damage

July 10, 2014

• After a Concussion, Which Teens Will Have Emotional Symptoms?
  • AAN Sports Concussion Conference Teens Abstract

July 9, 2014

• AAN: Doctors Have Ethical Obligation to Educate, Protect Athletes from Concussion

July 2, 2014

• Brisk Walking May Improve Symptoms of Parkinson’s

June 26, 2014

• Super Bowl Champion Ben Utecht Named Spokesperson for ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú and American Brain Foundation

June 25, 2014

• Study: Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans May Increase Risk of Dementia

June 18, 2014

• Group Doctor Visits May Improve Life for People with Muscle Disorders

June 17, 2014

• Do You Love Your Brain? FREE Bike Helmet Giveaway This Saturday in Minneapolis

June 11, 2014

• Diet Higher in Protein May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke

June 4, 2014

• How High Blood Pressure in Middle Age May Affect Memory in Old Age

May 29, 2014

• AAN Applauds President Obama’s Call For Greater Awareness of Sports Concussion

May 28, 2014

• Cynical? You May Be Hurting Your Brain Health

May 12, 2014

• Brain May Never Fully Recover from Exposure to Paint, Glue, Degreasers

May 7, 2014

• Common Drug May Help Treat Effects of Muscle Disease in Boys

April 30, 2014

• Two Researchers Receive $130,000 Each for Research into Neurotoxin Treatment for Alzheimer’s, Dystonia
• Illinois Researcher Receives $130,000 for Ataxia Research
• Pennsylvania Researcher Receives $240,000 for Parkinson’s Research
• New York Researcher Receives $240,000 for Myasthenia Gravis Research

April 29, 2014

• Winners of the 2014 Neuro Film Festival Announced

April 28, 2014

• AAN Issues Findings on Use of Medical Marijuana in Treatment of Certain Brain Diseases

April 25, 2014

• ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Launches New Open Access Medical Journal

April 24, 2014

• Study Suggests Targeting B Cells May Help with MS
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract MS and B Cells

April 23, 2014

• People with More ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú May Recover Better from Traumatic Brain Injury
• Study Examines Risk of Early Death for People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Early Death and Mild Cognitive Impairment

April 22, 2014

• New Drugs Offer Hope for Migraine Prevention
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract New Drugs for Migraine Prevention Dodick titled
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract New Drugs for Migraine Prevention Goadsby titled

April 21, 2014

• Narrowing of Neck Artery Without Warning May Signal Memory and Thinking Decline
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Carotid Narrowing and Memory Decline

April 20, 2014

• Low Tolerance for Pain? The Reason May Be In Your Genes
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Pain Tolerance and Genes

April 16, 2014

• In Old Age, Lack of Emotion and Interest May Signal Your Brain Is Shrinking

April 9, 2014

• Older People with Faster Decline In Memory and Thinking Skills May Have Lower Risk of Cancer Death

April 2, 2014

• Running, Cardio Activities in Young Adulthood May Preserve Thinking Skills in Middle Age

March 26, 2014

• ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Announces 2014 Research Award Winners
• New York Researcher Wins Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research
• Northwestern Researcher to Receive $100,000 Potamkin Prize for Dementia Research
• Barcelona Researcher Receives 2014 Movement Disorders Research Award
• University of Chicago Neurologist Awarded Dystel Prize for MS Research
• Super Bowl Champion Ben Utecht Receives Public Leadership in Neurology Award
• New Treatment May Reduce Non-Pain Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

March 24, 2014

• Guideline: Medical Marijuana in Pill Form or Oral Spray May Ease Some MS Symptoms; Little Evidence Other Complementary or Alternative Therapies Work

March 19, 2014

• Diabetes in Middle Age May Lead to Brain Cell Loss Later in Life
• Vote for Your Favorite 2014 Neuro Film Festival Video!
• FREE Brain Health Fair Coming to Philadelphia April 26 – Register Now

March 12, 2014

• Meta-Analysis: Any Blood Pressure Reading Above Normal May Increase Risk of Stroke

March 5, 2014

• Study: Alzheimer’s Disease a Much Larger Cause of Death Than Reported

March 3, 2014

• Nearly 150 Neurologists Gather on Capitol Hill to Seek Fair Reimbursement

February 27, 2014

• Do Obesity, Birth Control Pills Raise Risk of Multiple Sclerosis?
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Obesity and MS
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Birth Control and MS

February 26, 2014

• More Evidence That Vision Test on Sidelines May Help Diagnose Concussion
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Vision Test for Concussion

February 24, 2014

• Study: Heart Attacks, Stroke at Work Often Follow Vigorous Physical Activity
• Guideline: People with Irregular Heartbeat Should Take Blood Thinners to Prevent Stroke

February 23, 2014

• Mysterious Polio-Like Illness Found in Five California Children
  • AAN Annual Meeting Brain Syndrome in Children Abstract

February 21, 2014

• Antibody May Be Detectable in Blood Years Before MS Symptoms Appear
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Antibody and MS

February 20, 2014

• New Apps May Help Detect Seizures, Treat Strokes
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Epilepsy Smart Phone App
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract Smart Phone App for Stroke

February 19, 2014

• FREE, Family-oriented Brain Health Fair Coming to Philadelphia
• Does More Stress Equal More Headaches?
  • AAN Annual Meeting Abstract on Stress and Headache

February 18, 2014

• Can You Boost Your Brain Power Through Video?
  • Brain Power and Video Abstract

February 17, 2014

• How Well Do Football Helmets Protect Players from Concussions?
  • Football Helmets and Concussion Abstract

February 14, 2014

• Can Citrus Ward Off Your Risk of Stroke?
  • Vitamin C and Stroke Abstract

February 12, 2014

• Two Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease? Disease May Show up Decades Early on Brain Scans

February 6, 2014

• Wisconsin Neurologist Named AAN Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum Advocate of the Year

February 3, 2014

• Research Identifies How Pesticides May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

January 29, 2014

• High Estrogen Levels, Diabetes Together May Increase Dementia Risk 14-Fold in Older Women

January 22, 2014

• Can Fish Oil Help Preserve Brain Cells?
• Press Room Registration Opens for AAN Annual Meeting

January 15, 2014

• Heavy Drinking in Middle Age May Speed Memory Loss by up to Six Years in Men

January 8, 2014

• Epilepsy Drug Taken in Pregnancy Found Safe in Preschool Child Development

January 6, 2014

• Wolters Kluwer Health Published Journals Recognized for Excellence in Editorial and Design at the 2013 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards

January 2, 2014

• Shingles Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke in Young Adults