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Alzheimer's Disease

WEBAlzheimer’s disease is an irreversible brain disease that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to complete daily tasks. Approximately 5 million people in the U.S. have …

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Why Sleep Is Important for Brain Health

WEBOur brains and bodies regulate our sleep and circadian rhythms. Equally so, our sleep and circadian rhythms affect our brains and bodies. Sleep disturbances have a …

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Frontotemporal Disorders

WEBFrontotemporal disorders—sometimes known as frontotemporal degeneration or frontotemporal dementia—are a group of neurodegenerative disorders associated with …

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy American Brain Foundation

WEBChronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disorder that seems to be connected to repetitive head injuries. The challenge in identifying and treating this …

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What is Dementia

WEBDementia is the progressive loss of cognitive ability that often occurs due to degenerative brain diseases and disorders. It is different from the memory and cognitive loss that can …

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Understanding Caregiving & How to Support Caregivers

WEBThe American Brain Foundation is committed to supporting research across the entire spectrum of brain diseases and sharing valuable resources. As a part of that …

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World Brain Day: 4 Simple Ways to Support Brain Health

WEBIn honor of this year’s World Brain Day, we’re sharing four simple ways to nurture your own brain health every day. This year, July 22 marks the 9th annual World …

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Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of Brain Disease

WEBAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neuromuscular disorder caused by degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and …

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Cushing’s Syndrome American Brain Foundation

WEBCushing’s syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder (a disorder involving the body’s production and regulation of hormones). It occurs when the body experiences prolonged exposure …

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The Burden of Brain Disease American Brain Foundation

WEBThe Financial Costs and Economic Burden of Brain Disease. The direct and indirect costs of brain disease are significant. One study estimated the economic burden …

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Concussions in Sports

WEBA concussion is a traumatic injury to the brain that disrupts its normal function. Dr. Dodick explains that the terms concussion and mild traumatic brain injury …

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Commitment to Cures

WEBThe Commitment to Cures gala took place on April 26, 2023 in Boston. The evening was packed with special entertainment and inspiring stories from advocates and researchers …

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Sleep Disorders: Causes & More

WEBParasomnias are a group of sleep disorders that involve unwanted events or experiences that happen while falling asleep, sleeping, or waking up. Parasomnias include …

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Mobile Stroke Units Transforming Early Stroke Response and …

WEBIn 2014, Dr. Grotta launched the nation’s first Mobile Stroke Unit at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and its hospital affiliate, Memorial …

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Chiari Malformation American Brain Foundation

WEBChiari malformations are structural defects in the base of the skull and cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance and movement. Normally, the cerebellum and parts of …

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Traumatic Brain Injury

WEBTraumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, occur when the brain experiences sudden trauma or damage, typically from blows to the head or violent jolts. TBI can result from both closed …

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