A 25-year-old former college football player who sustained repeated hits to the head showed signs of brain damage after his…
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Mindfulness meditation may improve memory for teens
Adolescents assigned to a mindfulness meditation program appeared to have improvements in memory in a recent study. “These results are…
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‘We won’t give up on each other’: B. Smith and Dan Gasby on living with Alzheimer’s disease
Barbara Smith, known to the world as B. Smith, and her husband, Dan Gasby, have shared 23 years of marriage…
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Bicycle-related injuries on the rise in US
Between 1998 and 2013, adult bicycling injuries rose sharply in the U.S., largely among riders over age 45, a new…
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Study questions benefits of fish oil supplements
If your daily routine involves taking a fish oil pill for your brain health, you may want to rethink that.…
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People with ALS may consume more calories but weigh less
People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are known to experience changes in their metabolism after their diagnosis — for example,…
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Brain stents show big promise for certain stroke patients
Stroke experts are reporting a major advance: Stents similar to the ones used to open clogged heart arteries also can…
Read MoreNasal spray shows promise as treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers say they’ve developed a nasal spray that could potentially improve memory and other mental capabilities for the more than…
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5 weird things fast food does to your brain
Here’s one way to get cultured: kick your McDonald’s habit. Exposure to fast food makes it harder to appreciate beautiful…
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Quick treatment for stroke may lead to more healthy days
Shaving even a minute off the time between the onset of a stroke and initial treatment may add to the…
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