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Neurology Now Magazine

An official bi-monthly publication of the American Academy of Neurology, and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Neurology Now® features new information about advances in the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic diseases.

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More Evidence Suggests Eating Omega 3s and Avoiding Meat, Dairy Linked to Preserving Memory

MINNEAPOLIS — The largest study to date finds that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, chicken and salad dressing and avoiding saturated fats, meat and dairy foods may be linked to preserving memory and thinking abilities. (April 29, 2013)

Could That Cold Sore Increase Your Risk of Memory Problems?

MINNEAPOLIS – The virus that causes cold sores, along with other viral or bacterial infections, may be associated with cognitive problems, according to a new study published in the March 26, 2013, print issue of Neurology®. (March 25, 2013)

Neuro Film Festival Unveils 2013 Contest Winners

San Diego – The American Brain Foundation is pleased to announce the winning entries for its 2013 Neuro Film Festival, a contest to raise awareness through video about the need to support research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain diseases. (March 25, 2013)

Study: High Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Protect Mother More Than Baby Against Multiple Sclerosis

MINNEAPOLIS - Pregnant women who have higher levels of vitamin D in their blood may have a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) than women with lower levels, while their babies may not see the same protective effect, according to a study published in the November 20, 2012, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (November 19, 2012)

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