How your brain links time and place—and why both fade in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study suggests that our brain does not treat time and place as separate ideas, but as parts of the same process.
This finding...
What happens when healthy people take Adderall without a prescription
Adderall is a medication commonly used to treat ADHD, helping people improve focus and control impulsive behavior. When used correctly under a doctor’s care,...
Skipping dental care may increase risks of heart attack, stroke
Many people think of dental care as something separate from the rest of the body, but new research suggests this is not true.
A large...
Study finds a hidden cause of tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people can control it with medication, but for some,...
Powerful cholesterol drug cuts heart attack risk by 31%
Heart attacks and strokes often seem to happen suddenly, but they usually develop slowly over many years. Damage builds up inside the arteries long...
Smoking cannabis and tobacco may cause dangerous brain changes
Many people know that smoking can harm the lungs, but fewer people think about what it does to the brain. A new large study...
A stronger flu shot may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious health challenges facing older adults today. It is the most common form of dementia and affects...
Single dose of Adderall can quickly raise blood pressure and stress the heart
Many people think of prescription stimulants like Adderall as safe, especially when they are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
However, a...
Men have much higher death risk than women in brain injury
Traumatic brain injury, often called TBI, is a serious health problem that can happen when the head is hit or shaken. This can affect...
Simple natural ways to ease nerve pain
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves carry signals between the brain and the...