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.
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.
Can GLP-1s Lower My Dementia Risk?
A two-year drug trial examining whether GLP-1s could slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease has shown disappointing results. The drug company Novo Nordisk’s EVOKE/EVOKE+ Phase 3 trial studied whether the drug semaglutide is safe and effective at treating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist better known under its […]
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?
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.
My Child Had a Seizure. Do They Have Epilepsy?
Know what to do if your child has a seizure.
Beyond Medication: Hope & Innovation in Epilepsy Treatment
With more than 30 anti-seizure drugs available, “seizure-free without side effects” is a realistic possibility.
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.
Autism Starts in Your Genes
A Q&A with autism researcher Daniel Geschwind, MD, PhD, about how autism spectrum disorders start in early pregnancy.
How Our Memory Makes Mistakes—and How We Can Improve It
A Q&A with Daniel L. Schacter, PhD, about “The Seven Sins of Memory” and how past memories influence future memories too.