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.

Are smartphones helping or harming kids’ mental health?

More use is linked to attention and behavior problems, but also less anxiety.

Mental health myths abound in the U.S.

For instance, survey finds less than half can recognize anxiety.

Loving, supportive kids may help lower seniors’ dementia risk

But negative relationships with children, spouse increased chance.

Mid-life exercise could jog your memory

A combination of aerobic and resistance training is best for boosting brain health.

Walk your way to better brain health?

Impact of the foot provides a boost to blood flow.

Kids and meds: ­­8 tips for safe dosing

What to know about giving over-the-counter medications to children.

Patient Story

Run for joy, run through grief

Jennifer Millard embraced an active lifestyle―and found emotional and spiritual strength after tragedy struck her family.

Patient Story

‘We stand together fighting epilepsy’

Skyler Moomey, 15, is battling convulsive seizures. And winning.

When oxygen runs low, the naked mole-rat finds a way

These unique mammals may teach humans tricks to lessen effects of stroke, heart attack.

Could a zap to the brain jog failing memory?

Deep brain stimulation appears to help, but much more research is needed.

Do diet sodas pose health risks?

Study suggests—but does not prove—a possible link to stroke, dementia.

Green space boosts seniors’ well-being

Small study detects positive brain changes from urban oases.