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Brain health and the nervous system

Find out everything you need to know about your brain and nervous system.

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5 amazing facts about your brain
Learn five fascinating facts about your brain, plus how to slow down brain decline.

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Updated guidelines offer new advice on how to prevent strokes
Up to 80 percent of strokes may be avoidable. Here’s what to do to protect your long-term health.

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What are the different types of seizures?
Seizures can take very different forms, depending on how much and which parts of the brain are invol...

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Why you need to care for yourself when your child has epilepsy
Parenting a child with epilepsy can be both rewarding and challenging. Here's how—and w...

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Epilepsy: understanding different types of seizures
Learn how different types of seizures begin in different areas of the brain.

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What causes epilepsy (seizure disorder)?
Learn what is happening in the brain when a person has epilepsy, a seizure disorder caused by the mi...

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What you need to know about B vitamins
Learn how these vitamins support a healthy brain and nervous system.

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5 lifestyle changes to dramatically lower stroke risk
Try these tips to help prevent strokes.

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Can you recognize the signs of a stroke?
Quiz yourself to see how well you can recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

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How sodium intake affects your heart and brain
You may be able to cut your stroke risk by swapping out salt for alternative seasonings.