SAN ANTONIO: It was once thought that effects of a mild head injury—dizziness, headaches, memory problems—were only temporary, and the brain would heal over time. However, while the long-term consequences of head trauma are not fully known, growing evidence suggests that even a mild head Read More »

FORT WORTH: People with demanding jobs can live up to three years longer after being affected by a common form of dementia, say researchers.

The longer survival may be due to having greater mental reserves which provide them with an effective buffer against the condition, Read More »

DENVER: An artificial jellyfish tank can help relax patients. There is research that suggests that exposure to tailored light significantly decreases depression and agitation.

Patients who are calmer will sleep better and eat better. The jellyfish are friendly and swim and sway in the filtered Read More »

HOUSTON: Half of all patients who survive a cardiac arrest experience problems with cognitive functions such as memory and attention. This has been shown by a major international study. Surprisingly, however, a control group comprising heart attack patients had largely the same level of problems. Read More »