Different brain regions are connected by—and interact through—networks of neurons. But the extent to which neuronal wiring drives shared function between these different regions is not well understood ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

How damage spreads An injury to one brain region rarely stays contained to a single spot. The consequences ripple outward, creating a broader impact that depends on the scale of the injury, the ...

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and permanent loss of nerve cells in the brain. The breakdown causes memory loss, ...

Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that play a crucial role in various neurophysiological processes. They not only support nervous system structures but also contribute to ...

Baystate Health's Neuro Critical Care Unit offers expert, 24/7 treatment for stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, and ...

Imagine if keeping your brain in top shape was as routine as brushing your teeth in the morning or exercising before work. Brain health is more than simply the absence of disease; it is the state of ...

The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we’re learning that the ...