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.
A neurosurgeon and cardiologist urge people not to put off a trip to the hospital because of fears of COVID-19.
Staying mentally grounded can be a challenge for those already battling worries about germs or invisible threats—but there are techniques to ease the tension.
You can eat without the anxiety and stress. Here's how.
Lexanne Sherrell lost her twin sister in utero. Soon thereafter, the 1-pound-5-ounce preemie forged her own path to graduate from the NICU.
Low-intensity activities like gardening and dancing could help retain brain volume, ultimately slowing the effects of age.
Kaitlyn Seykora baffled medical professionals all her life. Just last month, a geneticist provided a diagnosis—one so rare, not much is known about it.
If you're someone who regularly battles anxiety, here are 13 tips that could help you wrangle it.
Early childhood trauma can change the brain and genes—putting lower-income children at extraordinary risk.
People who already show signs of Alzheimer's are at heightened risk.
Zosia Wasylewski was “as healthy as they get” until a blood clot suddenly blocked an artery in her brain.
There's no hard and fast rule on cognitive tests, but there's no doubt positive changes now help prevent dementia later.
Memory and thinking skills may decline faster in Parkinson's patients who have a high-risk gene variant.
