Diet and Exercise Archives - Neurology Advisor

More strict control of blood glucose levels can, in some cases, prevent or delay the progression of DPN and may help improve symptoms. Generally, patients with diabetes who are aged 59 and younger and who have no other medical conditions should have a target blood glucose level between 80-120 mg/dL; patients aged 60 and older, or those with other medical conditions, should have a target blood glucose level between 100-140 mg/dL. Patients should be advised to maintain a regimen of physical activity and a healthy diet plan to help reach or maintain a healthy weight. Those who smoke should receive smoking cessation support, and patients should be encouraged to avoid alcohol or drink it in moderation.

Multiple Sclerosis

Relationship Between Activity Pacing, Fatigue, and Physical Activity in MS

By

Melissa I. Alvarez

January 27, 2021

Researchers sought to evaluate the associations between pacing, fatigue, and physical activity in patients with MS.

Vascular Neurology

Greater Levels of Exercise May Protect Brain in Later Life

January 26, 2021

Greater levels of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity in midlife may protect against cerebrovascular sequelae in later life.

Migraine and Headache

Exercise Is Associated With Fewer Migraines in Patients Using Prophylaxis

By

Mary Stroka

January 20, 2021

Researchers examined the possible synergistic relationship between regular exercise and the use of preventive medication among patients with episodic migraine.

Pain

Exercise Alleviates Pain Symptoms in Idiopathic Polyneuropathy

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

December 4, 2020

Exercise may benefit patients with idiopathic polyneuropathy and alleviate severe pain symptoms if done regularly.

Multiple Sclerosis

Motor Fatigability, Depressive Symptoms Associated With MS Fatigue Severity

By

Brandon May

November 5, 2020

Central corticomotor deficits, motor fatigability from whole body exercise, and depressive symptoms may influence fatigue severity in multiple sclerosis.

Multiple Sclerosis

Specific Factors Tied to Unemployment With MS Diagnosis

October 14, 2020

Disease course, fatigue, self-efficacy, and diet and exercise are major determinants of unemployment for patients with MS.

MSVirtual2020

Wahls Elimination Diet Reduces Fatigue and Improves Quality of Life for MS Patients

By

Neurology Advisor Contributing Writer

September 12, 2020

The Wahls elimination diet had more significant effects on quality of life for individuals with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis as compared to the Swank diet.

Neuropathy

Study Identifies Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Diabetic Polyneuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes

By

Morgan E. Meissner

May 19, 2020

Metabolic syndrome factors and modifiable lifestyle habits are associated with prevalence of diabetic polyneuropathy and neuropathic pain.

Neurobehavioral Disorders

Moderate Physical Exercise Improves Mental Health, but Overexercise May Worsen It

By

Brandon May

March 18, 2020

Physical exercise 3 to 5 times per week improves self-reported mental health, whereas exercising for 90 minutes to 3 hours may worsen mental health burden.

General Neurology

Greater Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Increased Gray Matter Volume in the General Population

By

Brandon May

January 29, 2020

A higher level of cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with greater gray matter volume in the temporal, frontal, and cerebellar regions of the brain.