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neurology

Banish those blues

Fitness, food, light therapy and socialization can help fend off the seasonal sadness that befalls many amid winter's dark and dreary months.

Smart money’s on the symphony

Study: Children who hone their musical skills will often show bigger gains in other areas of academics.

The cost of connectivity?

Medical researchers have found that heavy users of social media have significantly higher odds of depression.

Fitter folks suffer milder strokes

'Exercise is the 401K of health. The more you put in it, the better your health is in old age.'

Wrist device shows promise for hand tremors

Pulsing stimulation in the wrist aims to block the nerve activity that generates hand tremors.

Tears may reveal Parkinson’s proteins

This new biological marker could be useful in diagnosing or treating the disease much earlier.

Getting active could help boost memory

Physical activity is good for the body and the brain, but what about people with thinking and memory difficulties?

Patient Story

Hidden tremors

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

Migraine? Know your triggers

When one strikes, you should have a log handy to write down possible causes such as food, environment and sleep disruptions.

10 factors to predict bleeding risk in stroke survivors

New method may aid doctors in assessing harms, benefits of anti-clotting drugs.

Patient Story

‘They make you feel like you’re somebody’

A stroke victim's newfound love of painting helped her reclaim strength and self-confidence.

Surgical relief for Parkinson’s

New approach lets patients “sleep” through a deep brain stimulation procedure.