Understanding Autism
This Autism Acceptance Month in April 2026, BrainWise is looking at several different aspects of autism, starting with a basic overview of the condition.
How Your Vision Works
Sight is very complicated and involves a delicate balance between your eyes and your brain.
Emma Heming Willis Advocates for Caregivers
A Q&A with Emma Heming Willis, wife of actor Bruce Willis, about her unexpected journey of caregiving.
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 […]
My Child Had a Seizure. Do They Have Epilepsy?
Know what to do if your child has a seizure.
Autism Starts in Your Genes
A Q&A with autism researcher Daniel Geschwind, MD, PhD, about how autism spectrum disorders start in early pregnancy.
Alzheimer’s Disease: New Drugs & Research Discoveries
Let’s explore what causes Alzheimer’s disease—and new drugs and promising research that can improve treatment.
Concussions: What Parents Should Know
Kids have the highest risk of concussion, but concussions are treatable—with a fast, accurate diagnosis.
6 Ways to Bring Joy to a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s hard to watch dementia slowly descend over someone you love. But it is possible to spark some joy in a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Lost for Words? Understanding Aphasia
Most people in the U.S. had no idea what aphasia was until 2022 when we learned beloved actor Bruce Willis had it. Understanding aphasia is key to managing this challenging condition.