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Brain Health & Conditions

Treadmill Exercise Shown to Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms in Mice

Researchers at RUSH hope new findings will mitigate and improve Parkinson’s symptoms and prevent new ones

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Strawberries May Help Fend Off Alzheimer's

Compound in strawberries associated with fewer tau tangles in brain, according to Rush researchers

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Brain Health & Conditions

Study: Boxing May Ease Parkinson's Symptoms

Results highlight importance of exercise in treating the disease

Locked-In Syndrome
Brain Health & Conditions

Life After Locked-In

Indiana woman moving, talking again after suffering rare, stroke-related paralysis

Alzheimers
Brain Health & Conditions

Healthy Habits May Improve Longevity, Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Ongoing research at RUSH offers more insights on Alzheimer's prevention

Statins
Brain Health & Conditions

Statins a Potential New Avenue for Movement Disorders Research

Study finds people taking statins may have reduced risk of developing parkinsonism signs

Aphasia
Brain Health & Conditions

Understanding Bruce Willis' Aphasia Diagnosis

A Rush speech therapist clears up some misconceptions about aphasia

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Brain Health & Conditions

Older Adults on Statins May Have Lower Risk of Parkinsonism

Study by RUSH researchers could be 'good news' for people with movement disorder

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Brain Health & Conditions

Why the ACT for ALS Matters

New law will increase funding for ALS research and access to promising treatments

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COVID-19

Could COVID-19 Raise Risk for Dementia?

Rush researchers seeking answer in NIH-funded study