What’s going on in this video? Make your best guess.
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Outdated Advice for Prolonged Rest May Slow Concussion Recovery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.
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy
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.
Why Beans, Packed With Vitamin B, Can Boost Your Brain Power
Your brain and nervous system rely on B vitamins. But your body can’t store them, so you have to get them from food. Find out how to work more B into your diet.
Mild Head Hits May Be the Most Dangerous Over Time
Research in recent years says receiving many less severe hits to the head over time may be even more dangerous to the brain than a single concussion.
What To Do When Medicine No Longer Stops Your Epileptic Seizures
Surgery may lead to long-term complete seizure freedom in more than half of the drug-resistant patients with focal epilepsy.
Are You a Couch Potato? Your Brain Might Lose Size Later
A recent study shows a link between physical fitness levels in middle-aged adults and brain size later in life.
Can ‘Lottery Fever’ Affect Your Brain?
The human brain can respond in an interesting way to lottery jackpots — especially when we are talking about winnings in the billions. What makes us succumb to “lottery fever,” a belief that we can win even when our chances are slim?
