Smaller waistline in midlife may protect cognitive function later in life
A new study by researchers from Oxford University, University College London, and several institutions in Germany, France, and the Netherlands has found that diet...
Scientists find why the female brain can stay sharp in old age
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) may have uncovered a key reason why women tend to outlive men and maintain better...
Pain relievers may help speed up concussion recovery, study suggests
People who take common pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not, according to a new study.
The research was...
Healthy fats like omega-3s may prevent motor neuron disease and dementia
A new study suggests that increasing omega-3 fatty acids in the brain could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND).
Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that...
Certain depression drug may improve brain functions
New research suggests that certain antidepressants may not only help with depression but also improve cognitive functions like memory.
A recent study focused on the...
How the brain rewires itself after a stroke to regain speech
A stroke can be devastating, especially when it affects the ability to speak.
For many stroke survivors, speech improves over time, but until now, scientists...
Video games show potential for helping ADHD symptoms
A new study published in JMIR Serious Games suggests that serious video games, when combined with medication, may help improve certain symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The...
What is the average waiting time to see a neurologist?
Older adults in the United States face significant delays in accessing specialized neurological care, according to a study published in Neurology.
The study found that...
She thought she had food poisoning. She was bleeding in her brain.
As usual, Julie Ferris-Tillman had a full evening planned after leaving her office.
By day, she's vice president of a public relations firm in Milwaukee....
Staying active can keep the mind sharp in older adults
For the first time, researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have studied how work, volunteering, and leisure activities affect brain health in...