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GLP-1s May Quiet ‘Food Noise’

GLP-1 patients have been surprised to discover they no longer think about food as often—their “food noise” has decreased or disappeared.
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Want a Healthier Brain? Try the MIND Diet

As you leave the scrumptious holiday meals behind, consider following the MIND diet for overall health—and brain health.
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Four small brown blocks, similar to Scrabble tiles sit next to each other and spell out GLP-1. Three small white pills sit on top of the blocks and an image of a purple ribbons winds its way around the blocks.

Can GLP-1s Lower My Dementia Risk?

A two-year drug trial examining whether GLP-1s could slow progression…
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Is Alcohol Bad For My Brain?

With the holiday parties here, it’s a good time to ask: How does light to heavy drinking affect the brain?
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5 Promising Developments in Childhood Epilepsy

Advances in treatment options for pediatric epilepsy offer a brighter future for kids in which medicine hasn’t worked.
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My Child Had a Seizure. Do They Have Epilepsy?

Know what to do if your child has a seizure.
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Beyond Medication: Hope & Innovation in Epilepsy Treatment

With more than 30 anti-seizure drugs available, “seizure-free without side effects” is a realistic possibility.
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6 Ways to Better Manage Your Epilepsy

Even if you’re vigilant with your meds, there’s still more that you can do to manage your epilepsy.
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Autism Starts in Your Genes

A Q&A with autism researcher Daniel Geschwind, MD, PhD, about how autism spectrum disorders start in early pregnancy.
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