Brain & Memory

Doctor talking to patient about treatment options

Understanding the pros and cons of brain aneurysm treatment options

Depending on the size and location of your aneurysm — as well as your overall health — you have multiple options when it comes to treatment. Here’s what you need to know to decide which is best.

6 myths about multiple sclerosis

A Vanderbilt expert sets the record straight on common misconceptions about this autoimmune disease.

Acoustic neuroma treatment and hearing preservation

This benign brain tumor affects roughly 3,000 people in the U.S. each year and can…

What you need to know about a pituitary tumor diagnosis

Learning that you have a pituitary abnormality can be scary. Here is what to know…

Daily exercise can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.

How to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia

Make these lifestyle changes now to boost brain health.

Tips for caring for someone with dementia

Consider this wisdom as you navigate what your loved one needs, and what you do, too.

Woman laying on couch trying to treat a tension headache.

How to get rid of a tension headache — or prevent one from beginning

Headaches are frustratingly common. A Vanderbilt neurologist explains tension headaches, possible causes and promising treatment options.

Understanding acoustic neuromas

Acoustic neuromas are slow-growing, noncancerous tumors that can affect hearing and balance.

Daughter taking care of mother with Parkinson's disease.

Making progress: Treating movement disorders with deep brain stimulation

Though not a cure, deep brain stimulation, or DBS, offers an innovative approach to managing Parkinson's.