Brain and Nervous System

Woman Wakes Up from 7-Month Coma After Doctors Told Her Family to ‘Pull the Plug’

An Ohio mother-of-two has told how she woke up from a coma seven months after doctors told her family to turn off her life support following ... Read More

4 Scientifically Proven Ways To Protect Your Memory With Age

If you seem to be getting more forgetful lately, don’t worry — there’s hope to restore and stop the memory loss you may be experiencing as ... Read More

Does Marijuana Use Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

Bad news for Mary Jane enthusiasts. According to a study, pot could restrict blood flow to the brain, which in turn, may affect your memory ... Read More

The Shocking Link Between Stress And Memory

When operating in survival mode, expelling large amounts of cortisol — commonly known as the stress hormone — can save your life. But ... Read More

Dr. Dre Hospitalized After Reported Brain Aneurysm

Hip-hop pioneer Dr. Dre was hospitalized in Los Angeles on Monday after suffering a brain aneurysm. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, ... Read More

What Omega-3 Can Do For You…Right NOW!

Most research on omega-3 focuses on heart health benefits. But, new research is showing that eating plenty of fish and great sources of ... Read More

BernNadette Stanis Helps Alzheimer’s Patients Remember The ‘Good Times’

Most of us remember BernNadette Stanis as playing the feisty teenage daughter, Thelma Evans, on the hit series in the late 70s and early ... Read More

How To Recognize And Prevent Stroke

A stroke occurs when something interferes with the blood supply to part of the brain, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, according ... Read More

STUDY: Cinnamon May Slow Progression Of Parkinson’s Disease

Cinnamon may be the latest addition to the list of recognized "brain" foods. The sweet spice contains a chemical that can help protect the ... Read More

Lower Stroke Risk With The DASH Diet

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. affecting nearly 800,000 people. Black men and women are at the highest risk of ... Read More

4 Times Your Headache Is Something More Serious

We all get headaches from time to time, but when they become so frequent, something is not right. A headache can be a sign of stress or not ... Read More