Brain & Life

Brain & Life™ is the sole magazine dedicated to exploring the link between neurological conditions and brain wellness. It offers a variety of viewpoints and aims to engage readers with unique news and narratives that aren’t available elsewhere. Previously known as Neurology Now®, this magazine is published by the American Academy of Neurology, which includes over 34,000 top neurologists globally. It addresses an array of subjects such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, epilepsy, concussions, Parkinson’s disease and movement issues, neuropathy, sleep disorders, migraines, and plenty more.

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How Agriculture-based Neighborhoods Boost Mental and Neurologic Health

2 days ago | brainandlife.org | Bob Barnett

Karen London's son, Zachary, was 19 when he began living at The Center for Discovery in New York's Catskill Mountains, where residents eat what they grow on 300 certified organic acres. The young man with autism began to pitch hay, seed land, and collect and sort eggs from free-range chickens. Now 37, Zachary still enjoys meaningful work there, his mother says. “There's no ultra-processed food,” she adds. “They truly believe that nutrition is a source of wellness.
How to Stay Hydrated and Safe in the Heat-Especially If You Have Multiple Sclerosis

2 days ago | brainandlife.org | John Hanc

When Jac Folkert prepares for a run, she goes through a mental checklist of her gear: Running shoes, check. Colorful outfit, check. Watch, check. But when the weather is warm—which often is the case for Folkert, 54, who lives in Los Angeles—that list also includes some specific items to keep her safe: a lightweight backpack with a 1.8-liter water bladder, an 18-ounce soft flask for electrolyte drinks, and a lightweight hat to protect her from the sun. And those colorful running shorts and tops?
How to Safely Manage Taking Multiple Medications

2 days ago | brainandlife.org | Fran Kritz

Ethan Henderson, 55, went from taking no drugs to taking seven every day since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease six years ago. Five of the medications treat his movement symptoms, and two address gastrointestinal problems.
Understanding Déjà Vu: Causes, Effects, and Its Link to Epilepsy

2 days ago | brainandlife.org | Bob Barnett

The phenomenon of déjà vu, French for “already seen,” appears in records from as far back as ancient Rome.
New Guidelines Clarify When People with Epilepsy Can Safely Drive Again

1 month ago | brainandlife.org | Caitlin Heaney West

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the American Epilepsy Society (AES), and the Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA) released a new joint position statement that includes 11 key points and recommendations, published in the journal Neurology in March. An update to their 2007 position statement, the new version takes into account recent research and focuses “on a fair and uniform approach to driving and epilepsy,” says David C.
6 Strategies for Managing Fatigue

1 month ago | brainandlife.org | Fran Kritz

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Cómo mejorar la alimentación saludable a través de la planificación

1 month ago | brainandlife.org | Sari Harrar

Andrea Andretta ama cultivar, cocinar y comer comida sana. Pero hace 10 años la fatiga, el dolor y la confusión de la encefalomielitis miálgica/síndrome de fatiga crónica (ME/CFS) llegaron a su vida y tuvo que recurrir a una estrategia simple para llevar una dieta sana: planificar sus comidas. Andretta creó recetas con fotos para cocinar comidas sencillas, como yogur con fruta y frutos secos, ensalada de pollo y huevo con verduras, queso y tocino.
An Artist Uses His Work to Accept Autoimmune Disorder and Changing Abilities

1 month ago | brainandlife.org | Caitlin Heaney West

How were you diagnosed with NMOSD, an autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system? In 2020, I was running when unexplained blurry vision came on; I'd never experienced that. I saw an optometrist who had some ideas, and after a while, those ideas didn't explain things, so I was referred to a neuro-ophthalmologist and then to a fantastic neurologist, Kristen Krysko, MD, MAS [of St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto]. When did you develop an interest in art?
How Adding Omega-3s to Your Diet Supports Brain Health

2 months ago | brainandlife.org | Sari Harrar

After a hemorrhagic stroke—in which a blood vessel ruptures in the brain—32-year-old Kelly Fucheck changed her diet to restore her overall physical and mental health. Now 46, she and her family eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein—and Fucheck fits in fish, nuts, and seeds packed with omega-3 fatty acids, sometimes in surprising ways.
Seven Tips for a Healthier Night’s Sleep

2 months ago | brainandlife.org | Alice Garbarini Hurley

Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep nightly, according to the National Sleep Foundation, but everyone is different. “It's important to create a sleep-friendly environment,” says Joseph M. Dzierzewski, PhD, senior vice president of research and scientific affairs at the National Sleep Foundation in Washington, D.C.Rachel Marie E.