Brain & Neurological Health

Why are more young adults having strokes?

The findings could eventually take some of the guesswork out of choosing psychiatric medications.

Gratitude helps people see that even when life is hard, there are still things worth appreciating.

Your pet might be one of your best health boosters, especially if it’s a dog. A study that followed older adults for over a decade found those with pets held ...

In Huntington's disease, where treatment options are scarce, even a small, low-risk intervention is worth chasing down.

Did you know that when your bare feet touch the ground, your nervous system shifts into a state of calm? Walking barefoot gives our brain a wealth of new sensory ...

Can nutrition help support the brain’s energy supply? In part two of “Vital Signs: Cellular Recharge,” retired neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock outlines the nutrients and plant extracts he suggests for ...

Sweating it out in a sauna may be one of the most underrated ways to age well and protect the brain. Research has found that frequent sauna use is linked ...

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy may have potential as a noninvasive option for people with Parkinson's disease.

Neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock explains how mitochondrial dysfunction may contribute to brain fog, fatigue, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and brain inflammation.

Nothing replaces a good night's sleep, but for those times when a sleepless night is unavoidable, certain techniques can get us through.

Your brain needs exercise as much as your body does.

Why can pain persist long after the injury that caused it has healed? This episode explores what pain really is, how your brain determines when you feel it, and how ...

The drug shows promise across multiple diseases, but the story is more complex.

The sound, smell, and chemistry of rain can lower stress, boost calm, and even improve memory.

Chemicals in the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe have contributed to a disease that is largely man-made.

Estrogen loss during menopause may leave women's brains more vulnerable to Alzheimer's.

For decades, autism has been understood as a condition of brain wiring. However, a growing body of research points to a more fundamental problem: The brain may simply not be ...

The way you write in your journal dictates how calm your mind is and how fast your body can heal. However, it's not just the act of writing—it comes down ...

Memory research has long focused on the young and the old, leaving middle age something of a blind spot.

A study's findings suggest that blood pressure may need to be evaluated differently from person to person.

A small implanted device can help keep your airway open at night.

Memes oversimplify non-dominant hand strategies. Still, you might be surprised by the benefits.

Found in significant amounts in the tomb of Egyptian King Tutankhamun–today, licorice treats peptic ulcers and reduces inflammation in liver disease.

We forget most of what we learn, though not because of poor memory. When you sit down to learn something, there’s a particular mental state that you’re either in or ...

Why should you tell the truth? While the moral argument is centuries old, this video explores the physical, mental, and spiritual effects of lying. Most lies seem to vanish quickly ...

Protecting brain health demands proactive, balanced living—guarding against chronic burnout and stress, aging, and other stressors.