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Mysteries of the Brain

Mysteries of the Brain

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My Father's Beautiful Brain

My Father's Beautiful Brain

Dad, an esteemed scientist accustomed to living in his mind, had that mind irrevocably altered in an instant after a traumatic brain injury.

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Your Brain Operates at the Edge of Chaos. Why That's Actually a Good Thing

Your Brain Operates at the Edge of Chaos. Why That's Actually a Good Thing

We derive a wealth of benefits from teetering between calmness and mayhem.

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Yes, I'm Autistic. No, I'm Not a STEM Savant

Yes, I'm Autistic. No, I'm Not a STEM Savant

Commentary: You probably work with autistic people. Here's how you can better understand and support us.

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Gray Matters

How to Talk to a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer's or Another Dementia

Never say "no."
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How to Make the Holidays Easier for a Loved One With Dementia

Holiday celebrations can be difficult for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of memory loss. Here are ways to make them more comfortable.
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Chasing Ghosts: Unlocking the Mysteries of Human Hibernation

A multiyear search attempts to explain one of the most extreme, and baffling, cases of human survival.
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Your Brain Operates at the Edge of Chaos. Why That's Actually a Good Thing

We derive a wealth of benefits from teetering between calmness and mayhem.
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How Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Differ, and How They're Misunderstood

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease aren't the same thing. Here's what to know.
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VR Exercise Games Could Offer Hope for Delaying Dementia

Virtual reality games that combine physical activity and brain-training may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, research suggests.
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Yes, I'm Autistic. No, I'm Not a STEM Savant

Commentary: You probably work with autistic people. Here's how you can better understand and support us.
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Your Pupils Might Reveal How Strong Your 'Mind's Eye' Is

If you find it hard to mentally visualize objects, you're not alone. You might have aphantasia.
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Writer Drew Magary at Peace Never Knowing Why His Brain 'Exploded'

As part of CNET's series Mysteries of the Brain, the popular author and Defector writer shares how a fall to a concrete floor changed his life forever.
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What's Aphasia? Here's What to Know About the Communication Disorder

Acclaimed actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, prompting a conversation about language and cognition loss.
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