Unhealthy cholesterol, particularly low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, forms a fatty substance called plaque, which builds up on the arterial walls...
Read moreEarlier in May, The New York Times ran two interesting articles concerning some of the latest information on brain research. I think both... Read more »
In my last blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the biological need for sleep to stay alive,... Read more »
Scientists used to believe the connections among the brain nerve cells were set early in life and did not change in adulthood. However,... Read more »
In reviewing a fair amount of Medical Pathology lately involving all body systems, I thought of the song title heading this piece. You... Read more »
Many of us who have diabetes are more in tune with our minds than our bodies. We are "not athletic." Many of us will frankly acknowledge... Read more »
Scientific studies about the brain are rapidly changing our understanding about how to maintain the brain’s function as we age. It’s becoming... Read more »
Georgetown University researchers have identified a gene that they say ceases to function in two aggressive forms of cancer. The scientists found... Read more »
A new study suggests doctors should pay close attention when people begin showing signs of mild cognitive impairment. A study of 1,158 patients found... Read more »
How does the brain work? What happens to the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease? Visit Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour on the... Read more »