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washingtonpost.com > wellness > 09/13/2026 > epilepsy-is-an-invisible-illness-this-is-what-daily-life-with-it-looks-like

Guest Column | Epilepsy is an invisible illness. This is what daily life with it looks like.

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (90+ words) The Washington Post It’s 6:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning and I hear the pat-pat-pat of children’s feet on the hardwood floor above me, then, giggles, and I see two young boys at the top of the staircase. I hear an…...


washingtonpost.com > opinions > 09/03/2026 > shingles-vaccine-might-have-cardiovascular-benefits-study-finds

Opinion | Yet another reason to get the shingles vaccine

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (95+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A new study finds compelling evidence that the shingles vaccine has cardiovascular…...


washingtonpost.com > wellness > 08/31/2026 > 3-things-try-improve-your-brain-health

3 things to try to improve your brain health

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (200+ words) The Washington Post Keeping your brain engaged is a key ingredient to improving your brain health in the long-run. Here are some ways to stimulate your mind: - Play video games. Certain action video games have been linked to faster learning…...


timesofindia.indiatimes.com > health > scientists-made-a-gel-that-turns-brain-cells-into-neurons-and-its-already-working-in-mice-with-alzheimers > articleshow > 133608722.cms

Scientists made a gel that turns brain cells into neurons, and it's already working in mice with Alzheimer's

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (403+ words) Scientists made a gel that turns brain cells into neurons, and it's already working in mice with Alzheime The Times of India For years, one of the most frustrating facts in neuroscience has been this Once your brain loses neurons,…...


deadspin.com > study-at-least-25-of-nfl-players-in-sample-had-cte

Deadspin | Study: At least 25% of NFL players in sample had CTE

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (378+ words) At least 25% of former NFL players who died from 2016-21 had the degenerative brain disease CTE, according to a study posted Tuesday by the British Medical Journal. The study was conducted by Mass General Brigham, Boston University and the Concussion & CTE…...


washingtonpost.com > sports > 08/25/2026 > cte-study-finds-least-1-4-nfl-players-suffered-disease

At least 1 in 4 NFL players has CTE, study finds

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (93+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Researchers behind the study, the largest ever of deceased NFL players’ brains,…...


washingtonpost.com > wellness > 08/21/2026 > heres-how-workplace-physical-activity-may-affect-dementia-risk

Column | Here’s how workplace activity may affect dementia risk

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (67+ words) The Washington Post Exercise outside of work has a different impact on the body than physical activity on the job. Exercise is one of the healthiest things we can do for ourselves and our brains. Most science shows that even…...