In case you missed it, here are the most read Brain & Life articles of 2018.
- Partners Against Parkinson's
60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl says she and her husband work together to manage his Parkinson's disease—and keep their marriage strong. - Early Clues
Researchers are making important discoveries about Alzheimer's disease from people who develop it before the age of 65. - Wine Test
A simple request at dinner could have been a disaster—or not. - 8 Ways to Save on Hospital Costs
Hospital stays can be expensive and prices vary widely, regardless of quality of care. - Colors of the Mind
Synesthesia, a neurologic condition in which one sense activates another, may help researchers understand how and why we perceive reality. - How Mister Rogers Saved My Life
Something in Mister Rogers’ voice must have calmed the electrical circuits in a little girl's injured brain and allowed her body some rest. - Marijuana as Medicine
A cannabinoid was recently approved to treat certain types of epilepsy. - Smart Ways to Cycle Safely
Cycling can help symptoms of Parkinson's such as slow movements, poor balance, and tremor. - Head Strong
Actress Sharon Stone says a life-threatening stroke upended her marriage, her career, her finances, and her psyche. - Tuning Out Pain
Chronic pain doesn't go away, but treating it wisely and learning to live with it can alter its intensity.