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.
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.
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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.
Does Your Brain Shrink as You Get Older? (Video)
See if you can tell which video quiz contestant correctly answers this question from the Cleveland Clinic-Parade survey on aging. Then listen to what our brain health specialist says.
Which Diet Helps Protect Your Brain as You Age? (Video)
Six contestants try to guess the answer in a video quiz based on the Cleveland Clinic-Parade survey on aging. Can you predict who’s right, and what our wellness dietitian will say?
What’s the Best Way to Limit Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk? (Video)
Six contestants try to guess the answer in a video quiz based on the Cleveland Clinic-Parade survey on aging. See if you can predict what our brain health specialist will say.
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.