Monthly Archives: April 2010

Study Provides New Insight into Tissue Damage in Multiple Sclerosis

April 7th, 2010 - 11:28 am

A new Mayo Clinic study has found that the type of tissue damage changes throughout the course of multiple sclerosis (MS). In early relapsing disease stages, the plaques, or areas where the nervous system is inflamed or demyelinated, are predominantly … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Computer Use May Prevent Mild Cognitive Impairment

April 6th, 2010 - 8:11 am

A new Mayo Clinic study found that physical exercise and computer use may help protect against mild cognitive impairment, a disorder of the brain that affects nerve cells involved in thinking abilities. In previous studies, both physical exercise and cognitive … Continue reading →

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