Former coach piloting trial for Parkinson’s treatment
Billy Kennedy was a winning basketball coach. Now he’s part of a study to develop a winning new treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Tag Archive for: brain health
Brain training: Does it work?
Scientists have wondered if we can train brains to change without surgical or pharmaceutical intervention. Brain training may be the answer.
Neurofeedback: myth or promise?
Neurofeedback is a therapeutic intervention that aims to teach patients how to regulate and improve brain function. But does it work?
Is creativity a feature of ADHD?
Many people who have ADHD also are incredibly creative in some way. But is there a definitive link between the two?
Common learning disabilities and what causes them
Learning disabilities represent a difference in brain function…and an opportunity to celebrate a different neurotype
Behind the quest to find and treat rare diseases
Finding and developing worthwhile treatment for rare diseases requires a mix of science, patience, luck, money and time.
Understanding rare genetic disorders and how to treat them
Rare genetic disorders affect 25-30 million Americans. Take a closer look at the breadth and depth of these conditions.
How biomarkers are changing brain tumor diagnoses and treatments
Biomarkers can help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and offer more effective treatments for brain tumors
Understanding brain tumors
There are at least 100 different types of brain tumors, and their impact on patient lives varies considerably.
What is normal cognitive aging?
How do you know if lapses in memory are a sign of normal aging or something more concerning?