Chronic Health Issues

Oct 01, 2006

Although the rate of disability among older adults is dropping, half of all Americans live with at least one chronic health problem. For more than one third of Americans, chronic (long-lasting or recurring) illness takes the form of a brain disorder most often caused by stroke, head injury or degeneration of brain cells. Understanding the "what, when, why, and how" of your illness can help you manage your symptoms, make appropriate life adjustments and regain control of your life.

Depression

Oct 01, 2006

Many people mistakenly believe that depression is normal for older people and that little can be done about it. Depression may be more common among older people, but it is not an inevitable part of aging. Depression is a serious medical disorder with biological causes that can be treated effectively in most people. Find out more about depression as we age and what can be done.

Learning Throughout Life

Oct 01, 2006

The human brain is a learning machine. But do we learn the same no matter our age? Recent advances in brain research offer good news for anyone interested in maintaining brain health for a lifetime of learning. Learning Through Life provides you with important information to help you rev up your brain for learning.

The Brain-Injured Soldier Part 1

Mar 10, 2008

A two-part podcast about the connection and intersection of brain injury and PTSD in U.S. veterans of the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Featuring an interview with Dr. Jordon Grafman, senior investigator at the National Institute of Neurological Disoders and Stroke, the podcasts will explain the history, science and treatment implications of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and explore this subject from the perspective of the injured veteran as well.
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The Brain-Injured Soldier Part 2

Mar 10, 2008

A two-part podcast about the connection and intersection of brain injury and PTSD in U.S. veterans of the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Featuring an interview with Dr. Jordon Grafman, senior investigator at the National Institute of Neurological Disoders and Stroke, the podcasts will explain the history, science and treatment implications of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and explore this subject from the perspective of the injured veteran as well.
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Patient H.M.

Jul 01, 2007

Imagine if your ability to form any new memories were suddenly cut off. Who would you be? By studying people who’ve lost their memories, scientists have learned enormous amounts about how learning and memory work in healthy brains. And what they used to think was relatively straightforward they’ve since found is fascinatingly complex, thanks, in large part, to one man: A patient named "H.M." who had a life-changing operation in 1953.
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