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Brain Health

Cognitive performance, neuroplasticity, dementia prevention, and brain aging research

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Stroke Treatment Alteplase Faces Major Clinical Challenge in New Analysis
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Stroke Treatment Alteplase Faces Major Clinical Challenge in New Analysis

New research questions the continued use of IV alteplase for stroke treatment, potentially reshaping emergency care protocols.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
SUDEP Awareness Dramatically Reduces Parental Trauma After Child's Epilepsy Death
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SUDEP Awareness Dramatically Reduces Parental Trauma After Child's Epilepsy Death

Parents aware of SUDEP risk before their child's death experienced significantly less trauma, guilt, and anger compared to unaware parents.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Restoring Language After Stroke
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Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Restoring Language After Stroke

Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques like TMS are helping stroke survivors recover language abilities by targeting specific brain regions.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Neurologists Failing to Warn Epilepsy Patients About Sudden Death Risk
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Neurologists Failing to Warn Epilepsy Patients About Sudden Death Risk

Study reveals critical gaps in SUDEP awareness among neurologists, potentially leaving patients uninformed about preventable risks.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
New Brain Volume Charts Help Predict Multiple Sclerosis Disease Progression
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New Brain Volume Charts Help Predict Multiple Sclerosis Disease Progression

Researchers developed MS-specific brain volume reference curves that better explain disease severity and progression patterns.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Indigenous Communities Show Powerful Brain Health Strategies Despite Dementia Disparities
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Indigenous Communities Show Powerful Brain Health Strategies Despite Dementia Disparities

Global research reveals how Indigenous cultural practices protect cognitive health while structural inequities drive higher dementia rates.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
New Mandarin Cognitive Tests Better Detect Early Alzheimer's in Chinese Americans
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New Mandarin Cognitive Tests Better Detect Early Alzheimer's in Chinese Americans

Researchers developed culturally appropriate cognitive tests that accurately identify early Alzheimer's disease in Mandarin-speaking older adults.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Social Status Trumps Knowledge in Preventing Dementia Risk
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Social Status Trumps Knowledge in Preventing Dementia Risk

New research reveals that socioeconomic factors matter more than Alzheimer's knowledge for reducing dementia risk behaviors.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Statins May Prevent Dementia in People with High Genetic Risk
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Statins May Prevent Dementia in People with High Genetic Risk

New research reveals statins could reduce dementia risk by 85% in genetically susceptible individuals, offering personalized prevention.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Blood Tests for Alzheimer's Work Differently in Men and Women
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Blood Tests for Alzheimer's Work Differently in Men and Women

New research reveals sex differences in Alzheimer's blood biomarkers affect diagnostic accuracy and disease prediction.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Promising Brain Benefits in Older Adults
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Promising Brain Benefits in Older Adults

New research reveals age-specific effects of vagus nerve stimulation on brain activity, with older adults showing stronger responses.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
New Alzheimer's Genes Discovered in Hispanic Population Using Advanced Genetic Matching
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New Alzheimer's Genes Discovered in Hispanic Population Using Advanced Genetic Matching

Researchers identified three new genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease risk in Hispanic populations using innovative cohort matching.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
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