“To be or not to be …” Should you memorize the whole speech from Hamlet? Memorization isn’t often done anymore, but it’s definitely worth while for your brain. Marwan Sabbagh, MD, Director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, explains why.
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Cooking for Cognition: Why Making a Meal Is Good for Your Brain
Of course you think about cooking as a way to nourish your body. But did you know it can also benefit your brain? Marwan Sabbagh, MD, Director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, explains why.
New Drug Shows Unprecedented Findings in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
A promising drug slowed brain shrinkage in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) by nearly half, according to new research. Very limited therapies are currently available for this disabling form of the disease. Learn more about this therapy.
3 Ways to Boost Your Brain Health and Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Rather than waiting for memory changes to occur, be proactive about your brain health. It all starts with having fun — here’s how.
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Your Amazing Body: Can You Guess What This Is?
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Why Rooting for Your Team Makes Your Brain Feel Good
Why do we identify with our favorite teams so much that we ride an emotional roller coaster with them?
Busting 7 Myths About Kids, Concussions and Sports
People often associate concussions in youth sports with football. But the problem goes far beyond America’s most popular sport. Discover the truth about concussions in young male — and female — athletes.
Outdated Advice for Prolonged Rest May Slow Concussion Recovery
For many years, the generally accepted guidelines for treating concussion called for the patient to completely avoid activity or too much stimulation in the days following diagnosis. A new study says there is no clear evidence that this approach benefits the concussion patient.
Wanna Give? This Is Your Brain on a ‘Helper’s High’
We all know giving helps others, but what does it do for the giver? Various studies find that giving has profound impact on the body and mind. Find out what researchers discovered while looking at brain scans of subjects who gave to various charities.
Brain Aneurysms Symptoms Are Similar to Stroke: True or False?
An aneurysm — a ballooning or bulging out of an artery where the wall is weak — can wreak havoc if it bursts. When aneurysms rupture in the brain, the resulting hemorrhage can cause stroke, coma, brain damage and other problems. Test yourself to see what you know about this dangerous disorder.