Brain Health

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June 1, 2019

There is no cure for traumatic brain injury (TBI), said Michael Lewis, MD, at the 2019 Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International

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May 27, 2019

A close look at the rapidly developing zebrafish embryo is helping neuroscientists better understand the potential underpinnings of brain disorders,

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May 20, 2019
The brain serves as the command center of the human body, managing the nervous system, sending signals to the body’s muscles, and receiving… Read More
May 14, 2019

The existence of certain microorganisms in the gut microbiome may bolster the immune system's ability to fend off a viral attacks that can cause

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May 10, 2019
Chronic insomnia can lead to serious problems. We consolidate memories, heal our bodies, generate stem cells, remove neurotoxic waste products, and… Read More
May 6, 2019

Chronic low-grade inflammation and increased serum levels of the cytokine interleukine-6 (IL-6) accompany obesity, but for brain-produced IL-6, the

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April 30, 2019
Do mid-life women need to be medicated for menopause, asked Joel Evans, MD, at the 2019 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York City?  Some say… Read More
April 22, 2019

Obesity can break down the protective blood-brain barrier, resulting in problems with learning and memory, according to a new study published in The

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