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Brain Health & Conditions

Preventing Memory Loss

Rush neurologist Ligia Rioja, MD, explains what can cause memory loss, and what you can do to prevent it

Deb Hopkins
Patient Stories

Deb's Story

Movement disorders program provides physical and emotional benefits

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Susan's Story

Recovering from a brain tumor

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Brain Health & Conditions

Is Chicago's Drinking Water Safe?

Advice for Chicagoans concerned about reports of lead in the city's drinking water

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Brain Health & Conditions

A Way to Withstand Alzheimer’s Disease Is in Sight

The director of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center envisions a solution to the disease

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Food & Nutrition

The Skinny on 7 Diet Trends

Which plans work best for weight loss and overall health

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Brain Health & Conditions

Focus on Epilepsy in Older Adults

Rush launched first comprehensive epilepsy clinic in Chicago dedicated to treating older adults

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Brain Health & Conditions

5 Signs of Epilepsy in Older Adults

Be on the lookout for these often subtle seizure symptoms

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Brain Health & Conditions

MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors

A diet created by researchers at Rush may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

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Brain Health & Conditions

High-Intensity Exercise Delays Parkinson’s Progression

High-intensity exercise three times a week decreases worsening of the disease’s symptoms