For many of us, drinking is an expected part of holidays and social gatherings. However, overindulging on these occasions can lead to risky drinking behaviors that harm your health and safety.

Early in her career, neurosurgeon Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, began receiving surprising feedback from Parkinson’s patients on whom she had operated. “They would come back to my clinic and say, ‘Thanks for your help with my tremor, but I really want to thank you for helping my sleep.'"

Question: Hello, I’m 14 years old and vaped for a year and a half. I recently quit because I heard vaping can cause brain damage and memory loss. Is this true? If so, is it possible for my memory and brain function to improve if I never vape again, start eating better and get fresh air? Answered by medical toxicologist Anthony J. Scalzo, MD, FACMT, FAAP, FAACT, AAN.

While medication is often used to treat migraine, there are also simple steps that can be taken to cope with the condition. The following “remedies” include lifestyle, behavioral and medicinal therapies.

Aphasia is a neurogenic disorder caused by injury to the brain, usually from a stroke or trauma to the speech and language centers. In the U.S., it is estimated that more than 2 million people, both children and adults, are affected by aphasia.

Hearing loss and dementia are common conditions experienced by many older adults. Growing evidence reveals that the two may be related.

To address the specific needs of those living with progressive MS, Kathleen Healey, PhD, APRN, at the Nebraska Medicine MS clinic initiated the MS At Home Access Program in 2013. This home-based, patient-centered, comprehensive model of care works to improve access to health care and address the unmet needs of this population.

We may not be able to stop the aging process, but we can age better. Recent studies are now showing that physical activity and cognitive functioning are interconnected.

Amyloid is an aggregation of a protein called beta-amyloid that accumulates in the brain of older adults. It's one of the hallmark brain changes in Alzheimer's disease.

What causes your headaches? Fluctuating weather can trigger headaches for some people. Learn about the relationship between weather changes and neurological conditions.