Neurosciences - March 2016 Archives

Mayo Clinic Researchers Find Way to Prevent Accumulation of Amyloid Plaque, a Hallmark of Alzheimer’s Disease

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic researchers led a laboratory study that found a new way to prevent the accumulation of amyloid plaque – a key feature ...

By Kevin Punsky • March 31, 2016

Mayo Clinic Invests $100 Million in Destination Medical Center in the Southeast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Advancing its position as the premier medical destination center for health care in the Southeast, Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida will invest ...

By Kevin Punsky • March 29, 2016

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Botox a Treatment for Chronic Migraines, But Not a Cure

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it safe to use Botox injections to treat chronic headache? How does it work, and would I need to have ...

By Liza Torborg • March 19, 2016

Poor Diet, Lack of Exercise Accelerate Onset of Age-Related Conditions in Mice

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Could an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise be making you age faster? Researchers at Mayo Clinic believe there is a ...

By Megan Forliti • March 16, 2016

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Get the Facts Before Taking Folic Acid

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is a folic acid supplement ever recommended for the average person, or just for pregnant women? ANSWER: Folic acid is the ...

By Liza Torborg • March 12, 2016

When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s Disease, Practical Tips Can Help Patient, Caregiver

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease likely can relate to former first lady Nancy Reagan, who called the illness ...

By Susan Barber Lindquist • March 8, 2016