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Brain health and the nervous system

Find out everything you need to know about your brain and nervous system.

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What Causes Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder)?
Learn what is happening in the brain when a person has epilepsy, a seizure disorder caused by the mi...

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What Are the Different Types of Seizures?
Gayatri Devi, MD, discusses the different forms seizures can take, and how symptoms vary depending o...

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5 ways to boost your brain power
Does your ability to focus fade as your day ends? In this video, Michael Roizen, MD, offers five tip...

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How do you convince people to use brain fitness games and analytics?
To get people engaged in any aspect of personal health, they have to understand and even enjoy what ...

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What a Neurologist Wants You to Know About Epilepsy
Seizures aren't always obvious—and we often don't know what causes them.

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7 Stroke Risk Factors Women Should Know
Each year, 55,000 more women have a stroke than men. Learn the reasons why—and what you can...

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What age ranges are appropriate for brain fitness games?
Brain training has been studied with people of all ages, issues and occupations. In this video, Heal...

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4 Foods Your Brain Will Love
Nourish yourself for better brainpower.

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7 Myths About Epilepsy You Should Stop Believing
Learn what’s really happening during seizures and how they can be managed or even prevented.

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Caught in a Daydream? You May Be Nurturing a Healthier Brain
Far from being wasted time, letting your mind wander can enhance creativity, problem-solving, and mo...