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Learn how to improve your brain and nervous system health with expert advice and valuable information. Find tips, treatments and resources for optimal brain function and well-being.

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November 24, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

ADD vs. ADHD: What They Mean

ADHD replaced ADD as a more accurate term for a common neurodevelopmental disorder

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November 5, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

Dysarthria vs. Aphasia: How They Affect Communication

Dysarthria affects how you speak, while aphasia impacts how you use and understand words

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November 3, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

This Is Your Brain on Exercise: Why Movement Matters So Much

Physical activity can help preserve and improve your cognitive function and fend off dementia, stroke and other health concerns

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October 14, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

College Daze: Why BORGs Are a Dangerous Drinking Trend

‘Blackout rage gallons’ can lead to dangerous levels of alcohol consumption

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October 10, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

What Women Living With Multiple Sclerosis Need To Know

MS symptoms often feel worse before your period starts, and the condition may progress in menopause

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October 8, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

What’s a Wine Headache?

Certain components found in wine like tannins and histamines may be the culprit

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October 6, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Is It Safe To Take Tylenol if You’re Pregnant?

The best available evidence indicates that, used correctly, acetaminophen is safe to take throughout a pregnancy

Person clutching pillow in the night from a stressful dream of someone falling in the background through clouds and doorway
September 23, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

Anxiety Dreams: Why We Have Them and How To Stop Them

Managing stress can help you sleep more soundly

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September 22, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

11 Self-Care Tips for Living With Multiple Sclerosis

Building a support system, adapting activities you love and following a healthy diet can all help manage symptoms and changes

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September 16, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

Earworms: Why Certain Songs Get Stuck in Your Head

‘Tune wedgies’ can play on repeat due to your brain’s storage and operating system — and something known as the phonological loop

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