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Brain Health

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Has Implanted Its Brain Chip in a Second Human Patient

The second human procedure went "extremely well," according to Elon Musk.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Neuralink

Elon Musk’s Brain Chip Company Neuralink Reveals Progress and Is Met With Skepticism

Elon Musk's neuroscience startup Neuralink said its brain chips could someday help blind people restore vision and paralysis patients walk again.
By Sissi Cao

Elon Musk Says a Pong-Playing Monkey Proves Neuralink Works, But He’s Promised A Lot

However, Elon Musk has a history of missing product timelines he sets for himself.
By Sissi Cao
Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, who has ALS, with Saints strong safety Roman Harper.

This Device Lets Paralyzed Patients Control a Computer With Their Brain

By John Bonazzo
A woman looks at a piece of work entitled 'Fountain' by Marcel Duchamp during a press preview of 'The Bride and the Bachelors' exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery on February 13, 2013 in London, England. The piece makes up a selection of works by artists and choreographers including Marcel Duchamp, Merce Cunningham, John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns, and runs at the Barbican Art Gallery until June 9, 2013.

Science Suggests Your Brain Responds to Art Differently Than Real Life

By Alanna Martinez
Henry Molaison, more famously known as 'Patient H.M.'

Inside the Brain of the World’s Most Famous Amnesiac

By John Bonazzo
How does music training in early childhood help the developing brain?

Music Training Speeds Up Brain Development in Children

By Assal Habibi
These kids may be engrossed in their iPad, but a new book says the tablet is harmful to their developing brains.

iPad Alert: What Exactly Is Your Tablet Doing to Your Kid’s Brain?

By John Bonazzo
Mary Elizabeth Winstead in BraindDead.

‘BrainDead’ Blazers: Style Inspiration From the Summer’s Most Fun Show

By Emma Fraser
Who you follow determines where you get in life.

This Is How You Train Your Brain to Get What You Really Want

By Benjamin Hardy
Your brain may suffer if you stare at your phone too long while chasing Charzard.

What Is Pokémon Go Doing to Your Brain?

By John Bonazzo
An animated PET scan testing for Alzheimer's disease in the brain.

The Most Hopeful News About Alzheimer’s in a Long While

By David B. Samadi
Aaron Tveit as Garreth Ritter in 'BrainDead'

Aaron Tveit, Broadway Wonder Boy, Is Anything But ‘BrainDead’

By Dana Schwartz
Could smoking a blunt actually help your brain instead of hurting it?

Can Your Pot Habit Save You From Alzheimer’s?

By John Bonazzo
Giants Leonard Marshall

Can Weed Protect Your Brain (And Save Football)?

By Josh Keefe
Your heart rate variability while sleeping helps improve memory, according to a new study.

How a Nap Can Improve Your Memory by 33 Percent

By John Bonazzo
Tony Shalhoub in BrainDead

‘BrainDead’ Star Tony Shalhoub on New Political Drama (And Why He Loves ‘Weiner’ Doc)

By Anne Easton
Meditation decreases stress hormones in the brain, and is an effective tool against Alzheimer's disease.

Can Exercise, a Low-Salt Diet and Meditation Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease?

By John Bonazzo
Will this computer be able to think for itself?

Russian Scientists Just Got One Step Closer to a Brain-Like Computer

By Sage Lazzaro
Frequently prescribed medications like Paxil lead to a higher risk of cognitive impairment.

Can Your Mood Elevators and Allergy Meds Cause Dementia?

By John Bonazzo
Rendering of a brain affected by dementia-like symptoms.

Brain Waves: Could a Promising New Drug Treat Alzheimer’s?

By John Bonazzo
A new study by neurologist Dr. Lucy Brown states that having one's heart broken has the same effect as trying to quit a drug.

Breakup Brain: Getting Over a Lost Lover is Like Quitting Drugs, Says Neuroscientist

By John Bonazzo
Jerry Michalski tours his brain at Civic Hall. (Photo: Brady Dale for Observer)

Up Your Memory Game With This External Brain

By Brady Dale
Twitter's choice to change the favorite star to a liking heart

Studying Twitter Memes Is Helping Researchers Understand Mysteries of the Brain

By Sage Lazzaro
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