How Pregnancy Changes the Brain

During pregnancy, the body goes through many changes to bring a child into the world. But what happens to the brain?

What Is Brain Fog During Perimenopause?

“Brain fog” is a term used to describe a mixture of cognitive symptoms experienced by women around the time of the menopause transition.

Perimenopause—More than Just Hot Flashes

Women going through the menopause transition should understand what is happening to their bodies—and how they can safely treat symptoms.

5 Diseases that Affect Women Differently

Some diseases and conditions affect women disproportionately more than men—or differently.

Can Psychedelics Help Treat PTSD?

Researchers are investigating whether psychedelic drugs can treat serious mental health disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Links Between Trauma and Grief

Understanding how stress, trauma and grief work in our brain can help us cope.

7 Ways to Calm Your Brain

Feeling overwhelming, unrelenting stress? Learn to slow things down and cope better with these strategies.

What Is Complex PTSD?

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of PTSD thought to be caused by ongoing trauma in childhood.

Do Multiple Sclerosis Diets Work?

No diet can cure MS or reverse damage from the disease, but can a special MS diet improve symptoms or disease progression?

Getting Help for Multiple Sclerosis Cognitive Impairment

A cognitive evaluation is recommended every year for people with MS, ideally by a neuropsychologist.