Numb legs will annoy you and typically mean that there are underlying health issues. Sitting for long periods will numb your legs temporarily, but ongoing or frequent numbness could mean something is wrong. The following are six health risks that result in numb legs: 1. Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy Diabetes tops the list as the … Read more
New research reveals how immune cells infiltrate the brain, influencing neurological diseases, mental health, and even behavior—reshaping our understanding of brain function and unlocking potential new therapies. Study: The neuroimmune connectome in health and disease. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock Scientists are uncovering how the immune and nervous systems constantly “talk” to each other—sometimes with … Read more
Getting at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun in the first year of life may mean a lower relapse risk for children who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) later, according to a study published on February 12, 2025, online in Neurology® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. … Read more
Discover how the Mediterranean diet not only enhances longevity but also strengthens mental resilience, physical health, and social well-being—offering a powerful strategy to improve quality of life at any age! Mediterranean Diet and Quality of Life in Adults: A Systematic Review. Image Credit: Spalnic / Shutterstock In a recent systematic review article in the journal Nutrients, researchers … Read more
Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis. New retina maps highlight potential of eye imaging in diagnosing neurological disorders. (Unsplash) The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute … Read more
Pregnant people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a higher chance of experiencing mental illness both during their pregnancy and in the first years after they give birth than those without MS, according to a study published in the January 22, 2025 online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. … Read more
It’s not easy being a woman. Just look at the statistics. Women are more likely to have such debilitating conditions as osteoporosis, migraines, Alzheimer disease, depression, multiple sclerosis, and brain tumors. Sex hormones are often blamed. However, a new study suggests no link between hormone therapy (HT) and common brain tumors known as gliomas. Results … Read more
A software engineer has completed his year-long challenge of doing 300 press-ups every day in memory of his mother who had multiple sclerosis (MS), raising more than £10,000 for charity. Alex Welford, 25, from Bristol, set a goal to complete 100,000 press-ups across the year to raise money for the MS Society, a charity focusing … Read more
Imagine suddenly experiencing double vision with no prior injuries or trauma, just like Melissa, a 30-year-old educator, who faced this unsettling symptom. A few months earlier, she had noticed brief blurriness in one eye but brushed it off as fatigue from too much screen time. After undergoing basic and advanced eye tests, her symptoms pointed … Read more