A heart attack activates stress circuits in the brain that evolved for survival but can amplify inflammation, disrupt healing ...

Walking in a straight line, standing without swaying, or even doing a quick spin in front of the mirror shouldn’t feel like an Olympic sport. Yet for some people, balance just isn’t balancing. If ...

Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in or around the brain. They can be primary (originating in the brain) or ...

Reduced blood flow to the brain is thought to be a key factor in many forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's, and ...

A new surgery could help treat a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain that can cause balance problems and memory declines, researchers found.According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, idiopathic ...

Researchers have identified a remarkably small but critical piece of genetic code that helps determine how brain cells connect, communicate, and function. The discovery not only deepens our ...

Alzheimer's disease has long been thought to be irreversible, but new research using a mouse model offers hope.

Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled concerts after he was diagnosed with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus, a statement from his team confirmed “This condition has been exacerbated by ...

Athletic footwear has entered a new era of ambition. No longer content to promise just comfort or performance, Nike claims its shoes can activate the brain, heighten sensory awareness and even improve ...