Why do we sleep?
Sleep is an essential function for our bodies and our brains. But why?
Tag Archive for: brain health
How and why neurological issues affect sleep
Neurological problems and poor brain health can have a potentially disastrous effect on a person’s sleep.
How sleep problems affect the brain
Sleep problems can negatively impact brain health in a variety of ways. But how? And why?
9 sleep disorders and how to treat them
Sleep ‘zebras’ can lead to disordered sleep and poor brain health, making early detection and treatment critical.
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.
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.