November 28, 2024 This Thanksgiving, there will be an empty chair at our table. Here's what fills my heart I am grateful that though Dad will be missing at our family's Thanksgiving celebration for the first time this year, his impact on my life will never be gone.
November 27, 2024 20-year-old college football player dies from head injuries sustained during game Alabama A&M redshirt freshman linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. died at age 20 from head injuries he sustained during a game in late October.
November 23, 2024 NFL great Brett Favre opens up about living with Parkinson’s disease: 'I feel like a board' Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre opened in a recent interview about about living with Parkinson's disease and his hope for the future.
November 21, 2024 Dementia risk could be linked to walking speed, study suggests A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts discuss how the link could facilitate earlier diagnoses.
November 15, 2024 Eagles' Jalen Hurts gives curious answer about clearing concussion protocol in win over Commanders Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts gave a curious answer about how he passed the concussion protocol during the team's 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders.
November 13, 2024 Autism risk could rise with air pollution, new study suggests Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts speak about the potential risk.
November 9, 2024 Saints' Chris Olave placed on IR after being carted off with concussion, will see specialist After suffering his fifth concussion since 2020, Chris Olave has been placed on injured reserve and will be seeking advice from a specialist.
November 8, 2024 Alzheimer’s patient, 90, says skiing and other activities keep him mentally sharp Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik Bocknek (Zel) refuses to slow down — and he believes his active lifestyle is key to keeping his symptoms at bay.
November 7, 2024 Sleepy during the day? It could be an early warning sign of dementia, study suggests Feeling sleepy and lacking enthusiasm during the day could increase the risk of developing a cognitive disorder leading to dementia, a new study found. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses.
October 29, 2024 Poor sleep in middle age could affect the brain in a surprising way, study finds In a new study led by University of California, San Francisco, poor sleep was linked to faster brain aging in middle-aged adults. Researchers and doctors weigh in on the risk and how to reduce it.