by Paul Winner | May 28, 2018 | General Brain Health
Dark chocolate doesn’t just taste good; it may promote longevity by improving brain and immune system health. A recent small study showed that, in moderation, consumption of dark chocolate containing 70 percent cacao led to increases in neuroplasticity. One study...
by Paul Winner | May 20, 2018 | General Brain Health
Antibodies are glycoproteins within the immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily that serve a critical role in the functioning of the immune system. An antibody is shaped like a Y; the stem of the Y, which is known as the constant or Fc region, mediates the immune response by...
by Carl Sadowsky, M.D., FAAN | May 6, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, General Brain Health
The FDA has recently approved the first blood test that indicates the presence of bleeding in the brain from mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). This new test is intended to identify certain patients who do not need imaging to determine whether they have intracranial...