BE FAST: How a mnemonic is improving stroke awareness
Awareness and a speedy response are keys to minimizing the consequences of a stroke. One mnemonic can help.
Understanding the ins and outs of epilepsy
Epilepsy is a family of brain disorders marked by seizures. In this Q&A, Dr. Bruce Hermann explains how the condition affects cognition.
How SLPs help people with autism communicate better
Speech language pathologists specialize in helping kids communicate. For individuals with autism, their work can be critical.
A life with autism
Dr. Stephen Shore was diagnosed with autism nearly 60 years ago. As he writes, his life has been richer as a result.
What is autism?
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which means it’s a great time to explain more about autism and the brain.
How generic Viagra can treat Alzheimer’s disease
Sildenafil, a component in the generic version of Viagra, can be helpful in treating Alzheimer’s disease. But why?
What Wendy Williams teaches us about dementia
As talk show host Wendy Williams grapples with dementia, the rest of us can learn a lot about the disease.
Broadening the understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease
In this Q&A, Dr. Heather Snyder discusses Alzheimer’s Disease research and enumerates efforts to raise awareness about the disorder.
This is your brain on love
On Valentine’s Day and every other day of the year, love triggers fascinating phenomena inside our brains.
With CTE, correlation does not equal causation
Despite what we read in the media, reports of the connection between concussions and CTE may be greatly exaggerated.