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Using AI to Treat Aphasia

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a valuable tool to help people with aphasia communicate more effectively.
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Promising Treatments for Aphasia

People with aphasia struggle with expressing themselves. Regardless of the cause of aphasia, therapy is the mainstay of treatment.
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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.
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Aphasia Choir Connects People Globally

The online Sing Aphasia choir provides therapy and camaraderie for a condition that can be quite isolating.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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5 Diseases that Affect Women Differently

Some diseases and conditions affect women disproportionately more than men—or differently.
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Can Psychedelics Help Treat PTSD?

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