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Brain Health: refers to the ability to remember, learn, play, concentrate and maintain a clear, active mind... Simply, brain health is all about making the most of your brain and helping reduce some risks to it as you age.
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JUL 26, 2016Clinical & Molecular DX
Fifty-seven year old Chris King recently became the first recipient of a double hand transplant in the United Kingdom. K ...JUL 25, 2016Neuroscience
“My what a big brain you have!” While it’s true that the big bad wolf never said this to Little Red Ri ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 21, 2016Neuroscience
In the field of neuroscience, and specifically research, the greatest need is arguably in the area of brain tumors. One ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 20, 2016Neuroscience
A week ago, I wrote this article about PDE4B inhibitors to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI). This kind of inhibitor is ...Written By: Cassidy ReichJUL 20, 2016Microbiology
As you can see in the video below, doctors and scientists have been intrigued by the effect gastric bypass surgery has o ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 20, 2016Immunology
Whether it’s via juice, sauce, or raw fruit, consuming cranberries is one of the best ways to achieve the trifecta ...Written By: Kara MarkerJUL 20, 2016Neuroscience
Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be devastating, to those who have it, and to those that care for them. The progress o ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 19, 2016Neuroscience
The developing brain is somewhat like a gas guzzling engine, sending signals from neurons to bring more oxygen rich bloo ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 18, 2016Neuroscience
Music is viewed as a language of its own in most cultures. Different styles, rhythms and lyrics add to the landscape of ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 16, 2016Neuroscience
Where does the ability to make a completely voluntary choice live in the brain? A recent paper published in Attention, P ...Written By: Cassidy ReichJUL 16, 2016Clinical & Molecular DX
People suffering from essential tremors now have a new treatment option that promises to be less invasive and more effec ...JUL 14, 2016Neuroscience
When doctors need to diagnose a brain injury or neurological disease, imaging is crucial to making an informed dec ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 13, 2016Neuroscience
When medical professionals have to determine a patient’s condition, they look to their vital signs---heart rate, r ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 12, 2016Health & Medicine
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the leading cause of death and disability for Americans under the age of 45. Specific ...Written By: Cassidy ReichJUL 12, 2016Neuroscience
In the field of neuroscience, one of the newest areas of research is in transcranial direct current stimulation or tDCS. ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 11, 2016Neuroscience
The concept of physical exercise being a healthy habit is not new. Dozens of studies show the benefit of moderate exerci ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 08, 2016Neuroscience
JUPITER, FL – July 8, 2016 – While bipolar disorder is one of the most-studied neurological disorders— ...Written By: The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)JUL 06, 2016Neuroscience
They’re making a list, and checking it twice, but they aren’t Santa’s helpers. They are a group of sci ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 01, 2016Clinical & Molecular DX
Amid concerns over the spread of Zika, researchers are reporting a surge in the number of abortions. A new study in the ...JUN 30, 2016Cardiology
Leaky blood vessels in the brain called cerebral microbleeds are associated with an increased risk of physical and cogni ...Written By: Futurity (futurity.org)JUN 30, 2016Neuroscience
When there has been a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or there is a tumor or other problem in the brain, doctors need to kn ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUN 29, 2016Neuroscience
To drink, or not to drink, that is the question for some. While almost every scientific study done on excessive drinking ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUN 28, 2016Neuroscience
In patients who suffer from any form of dementia, the loss of memory and other effects of the disease are devastating bo ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUN 27, 2016Genetics & Genomics
Almost 80,000 people die each year worldwide due to brain inflammation diseases, and it’s hard to know how many of ...Written By: Kara Marker
JUL 26, 2016
Clinical & Molecular DX
Fifty-seven year old Chris King recently became the first recipient of a double hand transplant in the United Kingdom. K
...
JUL 25, 2016
Neuroscience
“My what a big brain you have!” While it’s true that the big bad wolf never said this to Little Red Ri
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 21, 2016
Neuroscience
In the field of neuroscience, and specifically research, the greatest need is arguably in the area of brain tumors. One
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 20, 2016
Neuroscience
A week ago, I wrote this article about PDE4B inhibitors to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI). This kind of inhibitor is
...
Written By:
Cassidy Reich
JUL 20, 2016
Microbiology
As you can see in the video below, doctors and scientists have been intrigued by the effect gastric bypass surgery has o
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 20, 2016
Immunology
Whether it’s via juice, sauce, or raw fruit, consuming cranberries is one of the best ways to achieve the trifecta
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JUL 20, 2016
Neuroscience
Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be devastating, to those who have it, and to those that care for them. The progress o
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 19, 2016
Neuroscience
The developing brain is somewhat like a gas guzzling engine, sending signals from neurons to bring more oxygen rich bloo
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 18, 2016
Neuroscience
Music is viewed as a language of its own in most cultures. Different styles, rhythms and lyrics add to the landscape of
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 16, 2016
Neuroscience
Where does the ability to make a completely voluntary choice live in the brain? A recent paper published in Attention, P
...
Written By:
Cassidy Reich
JUL 16, 2016
Clinical & Molecular DX
People suffering from essential tremors now have a new treatment option that promises to be less invasive and more effec
...
JUL 14, 2016
Neuroscience
When doctors need to diagnose a brain injury or neurological disease, imaging is crucial to making an informed dec
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 13, 2016
Neuroscience
When medical professionals have to determine a patient’s condition, they look to their vital signs---heart rate, r
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 12, 2016
Health & Medicine
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the leading cause of death and disability for Americans under the age of 45. Specific
...
Written By:
Cassidy Reich
JUL 12, 2016
Neuroscience
In the field of neuroscience, one of the newest areas of research is in transcranial direct current stimulation or tDCS.
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 11, 2016
Neuroscience
The concept of physical exercise being a healthy habit is not new. Dozens of studies show the benefit of moderate exerci
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 08, 2016
Neuroscience
JUPITER, FL – July 8, 2016 – While bipolar disorder is one of the most-studied neurological disorders—
...
Written By:
The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)
JUL 06, 2016
Neuroscience
They’re making a list, and checking it twice, but they aren’t Santa’s helpers. They are a group of sci
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 01, 2016
Clinical & Molecular DX
Amid concerns over the spread of Zika, researchers are reporting a surge in the number of abortions. A new study in the
...
JUN 30, 2016
Cardiology
Leaky blood vessels in the brain called cerebral microbleeds are associated with an increased risk of physical and cogni
...
Written By:
Futurity (futurity.org)
JUN 30, 2016
Neuroscience
When there has been a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or there is a tumor or other problem in the brain, doctors need to kn
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 29, 2016
Neuroscience
To drink, or not to drink, that is the question for some. While almost every scientific study done on excessive drinking
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 28, 2016
Neuroscience
In patients who suffer from any form of dementia, the loss of memory and other effects of the disease are devastating bo
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 27, 2016
Genetics & Genomics
Almost 80,000 people die each year worldwide due to brain inflammation diseases, and it’s hard to know how many of
...
Written By:
Kara Marker