Promising Research For Facial BlindnessFacial blindness has always been a mystery but Stanford researchers have isolated the problem to a specific part of the brain.
The Mystery Of YawningWhy do we yawn, and furthermore, why is yawning contagious? Have you asked yourself that question? I know that I have done it many times.
Injured Brain May Distort RealityIt is one of the strangest cases of our brain impacting our perception of reality. It is called anosignosia.
Singing Makes You SmarterLearning to sing promotes structural changes in the brain that help you learn.
Stomach Issues Related To Brain IssuesResearch on the connection between your gut and your brain is still in its infancy.
Understanding ThirstWe are creatures dependent on water. There is no doubt that our bodies tell us when we need water by making us thirsty and desirous of more. But how does thirst work?
Strokes Demand Timely TreatmentEach year, over half a million people experience a stroke for the first time. Today many things can be done at the hospital to help.
Testing And Treating DementiaWe need to screen for dementia because there are things we can do to slow down progress and possibly buy time until better drugs come along.
Early Intervention Limits Damage From StrokeThe effects of a stroke depend on several things including the location of the damage and how much of the brain is affected.
Study of Fight Or Flight May Benefit Those Who Suffer From AnxietyResearchers are looking at what parts of the brain control the 'fight or flight' response.
Brain Cells Recognize CelebritiesWe know there are brain cells in specific parts of the brain that seem to turn on only in response to pictures or individual images.
Five Steps To Reducing Risk Of Stroke In WomenA study of over 32,000 women has been released that takes a look at what can be done to reduce the incidence of stroke.
Stress May Play A Role In Alzheimer's According to new research, stress and personality may influence a person’s lifestyle choices, which could lead to Alzheimer’s.
More Evidence Of Long Term Damage Done By ConcussionsA study by the nation’s largest brain bank found evidence of a degenerative brain disease in 76 of 79 former football players it examined.
One In Seven Americans Suffers From Sleep DrunkennessIt's a phenomenon called "Sleep Drunkenness" or "Confusional Arousal." For the one out of seven Americans who do suffer from this, it's a major issue.