Neuroscience

The essence of who you are begins in the brain. Together with the spinal cord and miles of nerves, the central nervous system directs our every thought, sensation and action. Get connected and learn about amazing advances in neurosciences.

Booze, wine or beer?

Research shows certain types of drinks can affect mood differently—and people often pick their poison based on the feeling it produces.

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A crowning moment for Huntington’s disease

Shelby Lentz is competing for the Miss Michigan title. But since her diagnosis, she's now competing in a race against time.

Banking with brain chemicals

Hormones can wreak havoc on our sleep, mood and bodies. Here's the 411 on how three women reclaimed their lives.

Can your baby understand you?

Yes! A study shows they are able to connect words with their meanings early on.

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‘It’s not your time’

About 1 in 20 people survive sudden cardiac arrest at home. Amber Ciesielski, 32, survived—but she now faces a rare heart condition.

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‘Every day counts’

For glioblastoma patient Tim Scheidel and his family, spending time together is the top priority.

Sleep apnea may boost Alzheimer’s risk

An estimated 30 percent to 80 percent of the elderly suffer from this chronic condition.

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‘She was in God’s hands’

Quick thinking and medical care got stroke patient Edith Vis back to the good things in life.

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Three hearts beat as one

Heartbeat recording creates keepsake for cancer patient and her family.

Does social media harm young minds?

Although Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and texting is constant, worries may be misplaced.

Spacing out? There’s a reason

When you starve your body of quality sleep, you're robbing brain cells of the ability to function properly.

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Hidden tremors

They can walk but can't stand still: Some folks live for years with a medical mystery before they get a diagnosis.