You’ve likely heard of the brain’s gray matter. Here’s why the white matter is important, too. Neurology and psychiatry professor Christopher Filley at the…
Rebecca Atkinson, doctoral researcher in neurologic music therapy at the University of Brighton, delves into the research behind music’s potential for treating neurological conditions….
A recent study shows that almost three-quarters of concussions sustained by college football players occurred during practice, where coaches and trainers have the most…
New research paves the way for a future in which concussions — which are often missed — could be detected on the spot with…
The blood-brain barrier is a wall of defense between toxins and pathogens in the bloodstream, and the brain. Blood-brain barrier damage has been linked…
Researchers are exploring new ways to help prevent fall-related injuries in vulnerable older adults, from hip protectors and protective headgear to padded floors. For…
As the number of people with Alzheimer’s grows in the coming decades, more attention is being paid to people who develop dementia as a…