August/September 2015

The number of children who sustain concussions is on the rise. Sports organizations are responding with stricter policies to ensure safer play. Here's what parents and coaches need to know.

When Stowe's father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the 1960s, the family had few options and little support. Today, Stowe is offering both to other families.

People who discuss their end-of-life wishes are less likely to die in a hospital or burden relatives with tough medical decisions. Here's how to get the conversation started.

A silent epidemic, traumatic brain injury is surprisingly common among people with neurologic conditions that put them at risk for falls.

Opioid painkillers can be addictive and are not always appropriate for long-term use. Experts say an alternative is to think about—and treat—pain differently.

Experts say improving sleep habits is better for insomnia than sleeping pills.

Older adults who are physically fit have better memory and executive function—which includes skills like problem-solving, planning, and organization—than adults who are out of shape, according to research from Boston University.

Paul McIntosh, 24, a second-year medical student at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, explains why he's raising funds and awareness for Pompe disease.

Wristbands, smartwatches, and other wearable devices allow for more real-time monitoring of seizures and other neurologic symptoms—and, possibly, more precise treatment.

Families and friends of someone with epilepsy want to know how to distinguish between a seizure that requires an emergency room visit and one that does not.

For John Creveling, 67, Parkinson's disease has unleashed new creative talents.

For a retired psychology professor, myasthenia gravis plays tricks with his vision, but not his sense of humor.