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The ability to read and write allows people to engage in 'cognitively enriching' activities that exercise the brain.
During a trip to her Michigan cottage, a burst aneurysm lands a Dallas woman in the emergency department. Two surgeries later and she's up and running.
Jaelyn, a 4-year-old with spina bifida and limb differences, proves she’s a warrior—just like her military dad.
Preparing in advance can lead to a safer winter on the slopes.
Healthy fatty acids may deliver a brain power boost.
Health care, politics and societal violence are the issues most likely to instigate feelings of distress.
A good, long snooze allows your brain to purge waste products such as beta-amyloid, a protein associated with dementia.
By 2040 more than 13 million people will have dementia—about 1 in 3 people over age 85.
Maxed out on Parkinson’s disease meds and reluctant to give up his active lifestyle, Steve Stampfler opted for deep brain stimulation to bring his tremors under control.
These small, simple steps could improve your ability to recall names, phone numbers and other important information.
Analysis of '60s-era data suggests a teen's demeanor could influence brain health in later years.
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