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A stroke left Naresh Shanbhag unable to speak, but music therapy at India's first music cognition lab helped him sing his way back to communication. The affordable treatment at a Bengaluru hospital is transforming brain injury recovery for dozens of patients monthly.
The University of New Mexico's graduating class includes a 40-year-old mom fulfilling a 20-year dream, a future Indigenous neuropsychologist, and students who turned unexpected detours into extraordinary achievements. Their stories prove that there's no single path to success.
Nancy Wexler had a 50/50 chance of developing the same fatal disease that took her mother. Instead of retreating, she spent decades in Venezuela and helped identify the gene responsible for Huntington's disease.
Scientists discovered that inactive adults who exercised for just 12 weeks saw their brains produce more of a powerful molecule that sharpens thinking and memory. The fitter they got, the bigger the brain boost became.
Nancy Wexler spent 25 years hunting for the gene that caused Huntington's disease in her family. Now living with the condition herself, she's still leading research to help future generations.
Nancy Wexler discovered her mother's illness was hereditary and she had a 50% chance of getting it. Instead of retreating, she led the groundbreaking research that found the gene responsible for Huntington's disease.
Scientists discovered that menopause reshapes your brain in measurable ways, but the good news is you can actively support your cognitive health through simple lifestyle changes. New research offers hope and concrete solutions for millions of women navigating this life stage.
After a construction accident left Robert Woo paralyzed from the chest down, he became the world's most influential exoskeleton test pilot. For 15 years, his feedback has helped thousands of people with paralysis walk again.
Scientists discovered that a single 20-minute cardio workout sparked immediate brain activity linked to better memory and learning. The secret lies in "brain ripples" that help your mind organize and store information.