December 20, 2023

• Brain Lesions in Former Football Players Linked to Vascular, Brain Changes

December 13, 2023

• Very Irregular Sleep Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia
• Rare Sleep Disorder More Prevalent Than Previously Thought

December 7, 2023

• Press Registration Is Open for the 2024 AAN Annual Meeting

December 5, 2023

• Depression, Constipation, and Urinary Tract Infections May Precede MS Diagnosis

November 29, 2023

• With Some Forms of TBI, Non-Deployed Vets Have Higher Risk of Epilepsy than Deployed
• Certain Migraine Medications May Be More Effective than Ibuprofen

November 22, 2023

• Adding a Few Servings of Whole Grains Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Black People

November 15, 2023

• Smaller Hippocampus Linked to Cognitive Decline

November 8, 2023

• For Epilepsy, Yoga May Be Good for Your Mind
• Your ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú and Income Level May Affect Your Survival, Recovery from Stroke

November 1, 2023

• Does Your Neighborhood Affect Your Care After a Stroke?

October 25, 2023

• Childhood Trauma Linked to Headaches in Adulthood
• Higher Levels of Triglycerides Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia

October 18, 2023

• Study Finds Increased Risk of Guillain-Barré After COVID-19 Infection

October 11, 2023

• New Study Finds Link Between Subjective and Objective Memory Decline
• New Guidance Issued on the Determination of Brain Death

October 4, 2023

• Both High and Low HDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Risk of Dementia

September 27, 2023

• Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke Within 5 Days
• Is a Longer Reproductive Lifespan Good for Your Brain?

September 21, 2023

• First-of-Their-Kind Brain Health Scholarships Announced

September 20, 2023

• A Brighter Brain Future for All: AAN Sets New Vision for Brain Health by 2050

September 13, 2023

• Study Finds 1 in 5 People on Medicare Travel 50 or More Miles to See a Neurologist

September 6, 2023

• Concussions Early in Life Tied to Late Life Cognitive Decline

August 30, 2023

• Can Taking Statins After a Bleeding Stroke Lower Risk of Another Stroke?

August 23, 2023

• Small Study Suggests Long COVID May Affect More People than Previously Thought

August 16, 2023

• Small Percentage of People with Early Dementia Eligible for New Alzheimer’s Drugs

August 9, 2023

• Long-Term Use of Certain Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia

August 2, 2023

• Bullying, Suicidal Thoughts Linked to More Frequent Headaches in Teens
• Study Finds Black People Less Likely to Be Seen at Memory Clinic Than White People

July 26, 2023

• AAN Issues Guidance on New Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease
• People with Increased Genetic Risk of Alzheimer’s May Lose Sense of Smell First

July 19, 2023

• Treatment at the First Signs of MS Could Mean Lower Risk of Disability Later
• Do Certain Amino Acids Modify the Risk of Dementia Linked to Air Pollution?

July 17, 2023

• AAN to Provide Testimony on Capitol Hill on New Alzheimer’s Drugs

July 12, 2023

• Social Isolation Linked to Lower Brain Volume

July 5, 2023

• Taking Good Care of Your Teeth May Be Good for Your Brain
• Fluctuating Levels of Cholesterol and Triglycerides Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

June 28, 2023

• Among Professional Fighters, New Criteria Can Identify Who May Develop CTE

June 21, 2023

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slower Decline in ALS
• Is TBI a Chronic Condition?

June 14, 2023

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke

June 12, 2023

• AAN Submits National Coverage Determination Reconsideration Request to CMS

June 7, 2023

• Trouble Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
• Seizures While Driving and Why It’s Important to Diagnose Epilepsy ASAP

May 31, 2023

• What Is the Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Brain Volume?

May 24, 2023

• Does Having Alzheimer’s Genes Increase Your Risk of Epilepsy?

May 17, 2023

• Can Exercise Lower the Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease?
• Worldwide Stroke Deaths Expected to Increase to Nearly 5 Million by 2030

May 10, 2023

• Sleep Apnea, Lack of Deep Sleep Linked to Worse Brain Health

May 3, 2023

• How Is Sleep Affected by Changing Clocks and Seasons?

April 28, 2023

• Texas Neurologist and Professor Elected New ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú President

April 26, 2023

• Changes in Brain Function Persist for Months in Those with Long COVID

April 20, 2023

• New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine for Difficult Cases
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Atogepant and Migraines

April 19, 2023

• Simple Test May Predict Cognitive Impairment Long Before Symptoms Appear
• For People with Epilepsy, Neighborhood May Be Tied to Memory, Mental Health
• Study: Drug May Delay Earliest Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Teriflunomide and Multiple Sclerosis

April 18, 2023

• Could Fixing a Problem with the Heart Be Good for Your Brain?
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Catheter Ablation and Dementia

April 12, 2023

• Is the Language You Speak Tied to Outcome After Stroke?

April 5, 2023

• Sleep Problems? You May Have An Increased Risk of Stroke
• For People with Parkinson’s Disease, Quality of Life Linked to Race, Ethnicity

March 29, 2023

• Do Your Headaches Happen at the Same Time of Day?

March 22, 2023

• In Epilepsy, Higher Risk of Early Death Varies Based on Severity, Other Factors
• Is Bone Health Linked to Brain Health?

March 15, 2023

• Good News for Those with MS—Fertility Treatments Not Linked to Increase in Relapses

March 10, 2023

• ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Announces 2023 Research Program Recipients
• ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Announces 2023 Scientific Research Award Winners

March 8, 2023

• MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated with Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and Tangles
• People with Symptoms of Depression May Have an Increased Risk of Stroke

March 2, 2023

• More than 180 Neurologists Gather for 21st Annual Neurology on the Hill

March 1, 2023

• Can Mediterranean Diet Help People with MS Preserve Thinking Skills?
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Mediterranean Diet and MS
• High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Linked to Thinking Problems Later

February 28, 2023

• Spinal Cord Stimulation May Help Diabetic Neuropathy
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

February 27, 2023

• Can Seven Healthy Habits Now Reduce Risk of Dementia Later?
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Life's Simple 7 and Dementia

February 26, 2023

• Black People Less Likely to Receive Dementia-Related Medications
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Disparities and Dementia Medications

February 23, 2023

• Study Finds Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Parkinson’s Risk, Identifies U.S. Hot Spot
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Air Pollution and Parkinson's Disease

February 22, 2023

• Study: People Who Regularly Use Laxatives May Have an Increased Risk of Dementia
• Low Estrogen Levels Paired with Higher CGRP Levels May Jump Start Migraine
• Is Living Close to Parks, Water Better for Your Brain?
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Green and Blue Spaces and Psychological Distress

February 21, 2023

• Slow Recovery from Concussion? Exercise, Breathing Practice May Improve Symptoms
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - Concussion, Breathing and Exercise

February 20, 2023

• Can the Lingering Effects of a Mild Case of COVID-19 Change Your Brain?
  • 2023 AAN Annual Meeting Abstract - COVID-19 and Brain Changes

February 15, 2023

• Your Neighborhood May Affect Your Survival from Stroke, Other Neurologic Conditions
• Drug Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in People with Diabetes

February 8, 2023

• Unemployment Due to Brain, Spine Cancer Linked to More Pain, Depression

February 1, 2023

• Does Lifetime Exposure to Estrogen Affect Risk of Stroke?

January 25, 2023

• Early Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Worse Brain Health in Middle Age

January 18, 2023

• Does the Risk of Stroke from Common Risk Factors Change as People Age?
• Good News for Athletes Who Are Slow to Recover from Concussion

January 11, 2023

• Black, Latino People with Epilepsy Less Likely to Be Prescribed Newer Drugs

January 4, 2023

• Can Diet Combined with Drugs Reduce Seizures?