Brain & Nerve Health
In-depth information on different kinds of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Patient experts inspire and guide with practical advice on how to manage conditions, be an effective caregiver, and more.
Living With ALS: One Man's Journey
HealthCentral speaks with an ALS patient about living with the condition — and the hope for a cure.
Brain & Nerve Health Topics
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Brain Tumors: Do They Respond to Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy, a type of treatment that enlists parts of our immune systems to fight diseases, may also help treat slow-growing brain tumors, a new study shows.
Does Optimism Hurt or Help MS?
Attitude is everything when living with MS. Learn the difference between optimism, pragmatism, and pessimism, and how your attitude can impact MS.
Autism Treatment: Some Kids Miss Out
As many as one third of U.S. children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) don't get behavioral or medication treatment to help them manage their neurodevelopmental challenges.
What You Should Know About MS and Exercise
Should you exercise with MS? Within one generation researchers went from "don't exercise" to "OMG! Do Something!"
7 Celebrities Living With Multiple Sclerosis
Celebrities are able to spread awareness and inspire others living with MS. Here are seven celebrities with MS.
Pediatricians Update Kid Concussion Guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics revised its concussion guidelines for kids and teens to support light physical activity and the return to school.
Managing Multiple Sclerosis in and Fall and Winter
Tips for handling MS in the cold months, from avoiding slips and falls to wearing proper clothing.
How Coffee Protects the Brain
Researchers at the Krembil Brain Institute in Toronto have identified some ways that coffee supports cognitive function and helps prevent mental decline.
"I Want to Go Home:" Guidance for Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer's
It's one of the most heartbreaking statements Alzheimer's caregivers hear. Carol Bradley Bursack gives expert advice on how to respond.
Is MS Different for a Man Than a Woman?
When first diagnosed, patient expert Trevis L Gleason thought about his minority status as a man with multiple sclerosis. He doesn’t think about it that way now.
Meet the Experts
Lisa Emrich
Patient ExpertLiving with MS and RA, Lisa Emrich is a powerful patient advocate who inspires people to live better and stay active.
Trevis Gleason
Patient ExpertAward-winning author, chef and blogger, Trevis L. Gleason was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis in 2001.
Carol Bradley Bursack
Caregiver, patient expertCarol Bradley Bursack is a veteran family caregiver who writes as the Candid Caregiver as well as focusing on dementia.
Health News
Brain Imaging May Give Clues to Memory Loss
In a small study, researchers at the University of California, Irvine, found that high-resolution functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of the brain may provide important information about underlying causes of age-related memory problems. The ...
How the Brain Works to Be Social, Even When We're Alone
The human brain focuses on social information and social learning even while at rest and outside of social situations.
Large Study Confirms Link Between Brain Injuries and Dementia Risk
The risk for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is significantly higher in people with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) than in people without a history of head injury, according to a large study involving 2.8 million people in Denmark...