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Learn how to improve your brain and nervous system health with expert advice and valuable information. Find tips, treatments, and resources for optimal brain function and well-being.

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August 7, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

From Tap to Tingle: What Is ASMR?

Only some people experience autonomous sensory meridian responses, but it can be beneficial to those who do

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What’s the Difference Between Dependence and Addiction?

When you’re dependent on a substance, your body relies on it to function; when you’re addicted to a substance, you continue to use it despite negative consequences

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Best Diet for Parkinson’s Disease

Eat fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to help manage symptoms of this degenerative brain condition

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What Is Jamais Vu? And What Is It Telling You?

When the familiar suddenly feels unfamiliar, it could be nothing — or something worth noting

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That Strange Feeling of Déjà Vu — Explained

Déjà vu is a fleeting, false memory — it can be harmless or a sign of something more

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May 16, 2025/Children's Health

What Is Scaffolding?

This child development strategy is all about meeting your child where they are

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How Common Is Autism?

Current research suggests 1 of every 31 children in the U.S. has ASD — and that’s probably an undercount

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The Risk of Environmental Toxins on Parkinson’s Disease

Poor air quality, pesticides and chemicals — along with genetic factors — can increase your risk of this brain condition

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April 25, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

6 Ways To Improve Your Brain Health

The ‘Six Pillars of Brain Health’ offers a game plan to maintain cognitive function

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April 24, 2025/Primary Care

Why Standing Up May Cause Head Pain

Dehydration, spinal fluid leaks and other conditions can cause positional headaches when you stand up

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