Brain Health

Learn how certain diseases affect brain health and why recognizing symptoms of neurological issues are essential for living a long and full life.

Brain Health

What to Know About the Rising Stroke Rates in Younger People

Brain Health

Stroke and Women: Understanding Why the Risk is Higher

Brain Health Marijuana cigarettes on a table.

Can Smoking Marijuana Increase Stroke Risk?

Children's Health

Dr. Juan Pascual to Lead Child Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine

Brain Health Young football player hits his head on the ground after being tackled. These head injuries could lead to CTE.

What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)?

Brain Health Gianna Spirio in the hospital after surgery and on a hike living life.

How One Young Woman’s Determination to Find a Cure for Her Epileptic Seizures Led to Her Living Seizure-Free

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Discover how NewYork-Presbyterian neurologist Dr. Olajide Williams is using hip-hop to bring a greater understanding of stroke symptoms to children across the city. Read about how NewYork-Presbyterian is undertaking breakthrough research into the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and the treatment of depression. You will also learn how to differentiate between a migraine and a headache, how to detect dementia in seniors, and how to get a full-night’s sleep.