Do Brain Games Help Brain Health?
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to form new connections when stimulated, which may prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. Do brain-training games work?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 23, 2019
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of a blow or jolt to the head that damages the brain. We asked a Cedars-Sinai expert about TBIs and what to expect if you or someone you know suffers one.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 09, 2019
Chelsee Lowe Returns to Teaching Following Stroke
Chelsee Lowe wasn't expecting to end up in the hospital. The first grade teacher was having a conversation with someone when she suffered an ischemic stroke.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 23, 2019
Surgical Strike Against Stroke
Advanced technique for high-risk patients creates new paths for blood flow to the brain.
Discoveries / Aug 15, 2019
Fainting vs. Seizure: How to Tell the Difference
Seizures and fainting can look similar, but the causes and treatments are different.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 12, 2019
Never Too Young to Have a Stroke: Dan Ortiz's Story
"This isn't something I expected to happen at 33, but this experience has helped me reframe what's important in life."
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 23, 2019
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis genetics: what do we know?
About 10% of ALS patients have what's called familial ALS, meaning it runs in their family.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 15, 2019
Cedars-Sinai doctors use telestroke technology to treat strokes
Neurologists at Cedars-Sinai are taking advantage of telestroke video technology to diagnose and treat stroke patients at regional hospitals.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 13, 2019
What are autoimmune diseases?
Because the immune system can target any part of the body, no two autoimmune diseases are the same.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 28, 2019
Exploring the Link Between Diabetes & Parkinson's Disease
There is a long history of connection between diabetes and Parkinson's.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 26, 2019
What Is Chemo Brain? Symptoms & Recovery
As many as 75% of cancer patients experience "chemo brain" during their treatment.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 26, 2019
Multiple Sclerosis & Pregnancy: Good News for Patients
It wasn't all that long ago that doctors thought women with MS shouldn't get pregnant.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 03, 2019
Eyes on the Brain
Philanthropic support led to a breakthrough in detecting Alzheimer's disease early: a simple, noninvasive eye exam to detect Alzheimer’s disease up to two decades before it becomes symptomatic.
Discoveries / Feb 24, 2019
You Must Remember This
A Cedars-Sinai study illuminates how the human brain forms new recollections—providing insights into potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Discoveries / Feb 19, 2019
Cancer in the Air
While air pollution has long been linked to disease, a recent Cedars-Sinai study reveals how nickel particles and other airborne matter influence genetics in a potentially damaging way.
Discoveries / Feb 18, 2019
