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Brain Injury Awareness Day

The Congressional Brain Injury Task Force (CTITF) has designated March 16, 2016 as Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill. Brain Injury Awareness goes on the whole month of March and the Brain Injury Association of America encourages people to offer help to a family caregiver. >> http://www.biausa.org/announcements/help-a-family-caregiver-during-brain-injury-awareness-month-2016

Malignant Brain Tumor Deaths High Among Adolescents and Young Adults

The American Brain Tumor Association has published a 50 page report that gives an in-depth statistical analysis of brain and central nervous system tumors in adolescents and young adults.

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7 Takeaways from Deep Brain Stimulation for Alzheimer’s Patients

Deep brain stimulation is a nonsurgical treatment aimed to reduce tremors and stop involuntary movements associated with movement disorders like Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Can Your Brain Repair Itself?

According to one study, it is possible for the brain to repair itself…with some help.

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Lack of Deep Sleep May Make Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s

A brain scientist at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland has made a connection between lack of sleep and Alzheimer’s disease.

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