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American Brain Foundation

Cure One, Cure Many Award. The American Brain Foundation’s Cure One, Cure Many Award supports breakthrough research in brain disease. The award provides large-scale, catalyst funding to the world’s top researchers who are pursuing the most innovative, cross-cutting approaches to finding diagnoses, treatments, and cures for brain disease.

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Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disease in which the body doesn’t make enough dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, or “chemical messenger,” responsible for normal …

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Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible brain disease that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to complete daily tasks. Approximately 5 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease. …

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Why Sleep Is Important for Brain Health

Our brains and bodies regulate our sleep and circadian rhythms. Equally so, our sleep and circadian rhythms affect our brains and bodies. Sleep disturbances have a broad …

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Sleep Disorders: Causes & More

Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders that involve unwanted events or experiences that happen while falling asleep, sleeping, or waking up. Parasomnias include sleepwalking, night …

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Concussions in Sports

A concussion is a traumatic injury to the brain that disrupts its normal function. Dr. Dodick explains that the terms concussion and mild traumatic brain injury are used …

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What Is Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy refers to a group of conditions that involve damage to the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nerves send messages between the central nervous system …

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What Is Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is unable to circulate effectively and builds up inside cavities in the brain called ventricles. This excess CSF creates pressure in the brain …

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World Brain Day: 4 Simple Ways to Support Brain Health

In honor of this year’s World Brain Day, we’re sharing four simple ways to nurture your own brain health every day. This year, July 22 marks the 9th annual World Brain …

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Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, & More

Lewy body dementia is characterized by abnormal accumulations of specific proteins in the brain known as alpha-synuclein proteins. These proteins build up within the neurons in areas of the …

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Cushing’s Syndrome American Brain Foundation

Cushing’s syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder (a disorder involving the body’s production and regulation of hormones). It occurs when the body experiences prolonged exposure to …

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Commitment to Cures

The Commitment to Cures gala took place on April 26, 2023 in Boston. The evening was packed with special entertainment and inspiring stories from advocates and researchers who are …

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy American Brain Foundation

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disorder that seems to be connected to repetitive head injuries. The challenge in identifying and treating this disorder is …

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, occur when the brain experiences sudden trauma or damage, typically from blows to the head or violent jolts. TBI can result from both closed injuries—in …

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Chiari Malformation American Brain Foundation

Chiari malformations are structural defects in the base of the skull and cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance and movement. Normally, the cerebellum and parts of the …

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