A Mass General researcher says people who maintain even modest levels of physical activity can reduce their rike of developing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Physical Activity May Help Prevent Dementia, Study Says...

Published 1 month ago by Ellen Barlow in Health & Wellness, Medical Research, Neurology

A Mass General memory disorders expert explains how physical activity can increase our chances of aging without dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Ben Reigle says he is “eternally grateful” to the Mass General stroke care team for saving his life.

Stroke Care Team Inked in Patient’s Heart...

Published 2 months ago by Terri Ogan Janos in Neurology, Patient Care, Stroke

After a Massachusetts tattoo artist suffered two strokes in quick succession, a Mass General stroke care team stepped in to save his life.

A new treatment approach being explored by researchers at Mass General and Dana-Farber could have broad implications for the treatment of various forms of dementia.

Researchers Target a Protein that Causes Dementia...

Published 2 months ago by Paul Goldsmith in Medical Research, Neurology

A new technology developed by Mass General and Dana-Farber shows potential for treating Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

At a reception, Peter L. Slavin, MD, (left), Mass General' s president, personally thanked philanthropists James S. and Carol J. Herscot for a half century of generous support, including a new $50 million gift. (Photo by Alethia Williams)

Herscots Make $50 Million Gift to Mass General...

Published 8 months ago by Michael Morrison in Donor Recognition, Neurology, Patient Care

The gift from philanthropists James S. and Carol J. Herscot — one of the largest in Mass General’s history — will further support The Herscot Center for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, capital projects and hospital initiatives.

Targeting ALS: Pictured, from left, are Peter L. Slavin, MD, Mass General president; Merit Cudkowicz, MD, chief of Neurology and director of the Sean M. Healey and AMG Center for ALS, and Sean Healey, executive chairman of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

ALS: New Center Aims to Change the Field...

Published 10 months ago by Terri Ogan Janos in Donor Recognition, Giving News, Neurology

Thanks to a transformative, $40 million gift, Mass General has opened a new center that will pursue a revolutionary approach to research and care for ALS.

Pictured, from the left, are Aman Patel, MD; Brian Snell and James Rabinov, MD. Drs. Patel and Rabinov treated Mr. Snell at Mass General after he suffered a brain aneurysm.

Brain Aneurysm Patient Grateful for Recovery...

Published 10 months ago by Terri Ogan Janos in Neurology, Patient Care, Surgery

After his successful treatment for a brain aneurysm at Mass General, Brian Snell is supporting other patients recovering from the potentially life-threatening condition.

Team MGH is part of the Tackle ALS fundraising campaign, which aims to help fuel a great leap forward in ALS research.

ALS: Mass General and Former NFL Player Team Up...

Published 11 months ago by Mass General Giving in Donor Recognition, Medical Research, Neurology

Mass General has joined former NFL football player Tim Green in a fundraising effort designed to bring ALS research to the next level.

The co-chairs of Mass General Neuroscience are, from left, Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MsC, chief of Neurology; Jerrold Rosenbaum, MD, chief of Psychiatry; Bob Carter, MD, PhD, chief of Neurosurgery.

Mass General Launches Neuroscience Initiative...

Published 12 months ago by Terri Ogan Janos in Neurology, Patient Care, Psychiatry

This new initiative called Mass General Neuroscience was created to simplify the patient experience and offer access to the most advanced research and clinical trials.

Henry McCance (center) with (from left) Peter L. Slavin, MD, president, Mass General; Merit Cudkowicz, MD, chief of Neurology; Jonathan Rosand, MD, chief of the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology; Rudolph Tanzi, PhD, director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit in Mass General Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease; Jerrold Rosenbaum, MD, chief of Psychiatry, and Gregory Fricchione, MD, director of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine.

McCance Center Promotes Lifetime of Brain Health...

Published 1 year ago by Kay Cahill in Donor Recognition, Neurology

With insights acquired through a lifetime of venture capital investing, Henry McCance is fueling collaboration among top brain scientists and clinicians from across multiple disciplines at the new Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health.

Event Highlights Progress on Brain Disease Research...

Published 1 year ago by Terry Byrne in Medical Research, Neurology

Researchers from the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (MIND) detailed some of the latest advances in brain disease research at MIND’s 2018 Visiting Day.

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