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Neuroplasticity in Action: Rebuild Your Brain This Summer
The brain never stops changing. Thanks to neuroplasticity, it can rewire pathways, recover from injury, and learn new skills at [...]
Top 5 Heat-Triggered Neurological Symptoms
Florida summers are no joke. But did you know that high heat can trigger or worsen neurological symptoms? Common heat-related [...]
Summer Screen Time: How Digital Overload Affects Your Brain
With summer vacations come long hours of scrolling, gaming, and binge-watching. But too much screen time may lead to: Sleep [...]
Astrocytes: The Unsung Heroes of Memory
When you think of brain cells, neurons probably come to mind. But did you know another type—astrocytes—may be just as [...]
World Brain Day (July 22): How to Support Brain Health Year-Round
Every year on July 22, World Brain Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of brain health. The [...]
Neurology in the Summer: Staying Safe in the Heat
Florida summers are hot—and for those with neurological conditions like MS, migraines, or epilepsy, the heat can be especially dangerous. [...]
- Music-based rhythm improves gait in Parkinson’s patients June 1, 2026Whether it’s the simple tick of a metronome or the thumping bassline in a disco classic, not all beats are created equal. A University of Florida Health research team that tested how rhythmic cues influence walking found that both those with Parkinson’s disease and healthy older adults demonstrated improved gait when walking to music compared…
- World MS Day! May 29, 2026While Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month is observed in March, we recognize World MS Day on May 30 to honor individuals around the world living with MS, as well as their families and caregivers. Learn more about our MS & Neuroimmunology Disorders Clinic at Fixel. Learn more about The My MS Diagnosis campaign and World MS…
- Head trauma and environment progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: long-term data from the National ALS Registry May 27, 2026New Publication! Congratulations to Drs. Alfonso Martinez-Nunez, Kyle Ruffling, James Wymer and Michael Okun on the publication of “Head trauma and environment progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: long-term data from the National ALS Registry, which appears in the current issue of BMJ Neurology Open. Abstract Background: Environmental exposures have been linked to increased risk of…
- Safety and efficacy of the anti-α-synuclein monoclonal antibody amlenetug for the treatment of patients with multiple system atrophy (AMULET): a phase 2, randomised, double-blind, multicentre trial May 25, 2026Congratulations on your new publication! Congratulations to Dr. Nikolaus McFarland on the publication of “Safety and efficacy of the anti-α-synuclein monoclonal antibody amlenetug for the treatment of patients with multiple system atrophy (AMULET): a phase 2, randomised, double-blind, multicentre trial,” which appears in the April edition of The Lancet. Summary Background Pathological aggregation and propagation…
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