Nervous System Health - Page 3

July 8, 2026

Katie Couric couldn't remember the year or the president during frightening brain episode

Katie Couric detailed a frightening episode at the Aspen Ideas Festival where she thought Joe Biden was president and couldn't recall the year.

July 7, 2026

Former Cowboys defender Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide at 24, found to have early stage CTE

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, was diagnosed with Stage 1 of CTE.

July 4, 2026

Chris Johnson's former teammate reflects on ex-star's surprise ALS diagnosis, tight-knit bond after milestone

Ryan Fitzpatrick recalled his bond with Chris Johnson and reflects on the link between repetitive head trauma and ALS as the former star battles it.

June 29, 2026

Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS

Chris Johnson revealed his ALS diagnosis on "Good Morning America," saying the disease has progressed faster than he ever imagined in just over a year.

June 23, 2026

Bills legend Jim Kelly reveals he suffered a stroke this spring, says he feels 'really good' now

Bills legend Jim Kelly revealed he suffered a stroke during the spring, but says he feels "really good" now as he attends the new Highmark Stadium opening.

June 21, 2026

Dad jokes may be good for your brain in one surprising way, experts say

Dad jokes can lower cortisol by over 36% and boost dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, offering real stress relief through simple puns and wordplay.

June 19, 2026

China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions

China approves NEO brain chip for commercial medical use in paralysis patients, raising questions about neural data privacy and cybersecurity risks.

June 16, 2026

Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect

New Japanese research links higher vitamin C blood levels to better-preserved brain structure and stronger neural connections in older adults.

June 12, 2026

TV news anchorman reveals he has Alzheimer's during final night helming broadcast

Veteran WABC-TV anchor Bill Ritter reveals early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, ending his more than two-decade run behind the New York news desk.

June 9, 2026

Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms

A woman with advanced Alzheimer's reportedly showed significant brain function improvements after taking psilocybin mushrooms, per a case report.