
Should Kids Be Allowed to Play Soccer?
One heading session may result in temporary memory impairment

Should Kids Be Allowed to Play Soccer?
One heading session may result in temporary memory impairment

A New Tack to Stave Off Alzheimer's Years before the First Symptom
Researchers try to prevent onset of the disease by correcting a brain cell process that goes awry


How Lewy Body Dementia Gripped Robin Williams
Hit by a vicious case, the actor said he wanted to “reboot” his brain

Massive U.K. Brain-Mapping Project Releases First Results
The UK Biobank Imaging Study aims to track brain health in 100,000 individuals as part of a long-running effort to understand how diseases develop

Stroke Study Sparks Call for Revamping Emergency Care Plan
The brain-saving benefits of clot removal are most pronounced with quick intervention

Spinal Tap Test Gauges Sports Concussion Severity
Biomarkers detected in athletes’ spinal fluid could reveal the severity of concussions—and hint at potential dementia risk

Shaping the Urban Brain
Cities shape how we think, feel and behave. Can we create cities that improve our brain health?

Is Coconut Oil Good for Brain Health?
Can coconut oil treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease? What are the benefits of coconut oil and MCTs for brain health?

Promising Links Found between Different Causes of Parkinson's
Glitches in cells’ mitochondria power plants underlie various types of cases

U.S. Cracking Down on “Brain Training” Games
The Federal Trade Commission will be sending out rebates to thousands of Lumosity customers misled by company ads

Trouble Sleeping?

The Hidden Risks of Poor Sleep in Women
Shift work and problems such as apnea may cause more trouble for women than men