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.
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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.
The secrets to optimizing your brain
Elite performers have two things in common: They know how to be resilient, and how to get the most out of their brains.
Understanding more about young adults and ADHD
ADHD diagnoses in young adults are on the rise, presenting challenges in how to diagnose and treat this population.
What is cognitive fitness, and how it is assessed
Cognitive fitness is important, especially in our elected leaders. But what is it? Why does it matter? And how is it measured?