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Emory Healthcare is the largest health care system in the state of Georgia. The brain is the center of all your thoughts, behavior and movement.

We are a multidisciplinary academic medical organization comprised of six hospitals, the Emory Clinic and more than 200 provider locations. That’s why your brain health is critical to your quality of life. Emory Brain Health Center is transforming patient-centered care for brain and spinal cord conditions through research and discovery. Unlike any other healthcare system in the country, Emory Healthcare combines neurology, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, and sleep medicine to offer complete, coordinated care for disorders of the brain.

11/06/2025

Emory associate professor of neurology Dr. Monica Parker spoke with the Washington Post about simple lifestyle changes we can make to reduce our risk of cognitive decline.

About half of dementia cases are potentially preventable – even if it runs in your family. In this episode, host Cristina Quinn talks with Laura Baker of the U.S. POINTER study and Monica Parker about simple lifestyle changes we can make to reduce our risk of cognitive decline.

11/03/2025

A new study published in GeroScience provides evidence of an association between PTSD, depression, heart health and reduced cognition among a nationally representative sample of middle-aged urban adults.

A newly published study of middle-aged urban adults showed an association between PTSD, the symptoms of depression, arterial wall thickness, and reduced cognitive function.

10/30/2025

Every day, millions of people breathe in invisible particles from car exhaust and traffic pollution. New research from Emory University reveals it may significantly increase our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn how pollution from traffic may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's. Discover the latest research findings now.

10/29/2025

Emory professor neurosurgery Dr. Jonathan Grossberg was recently interviewed by Good Day Atlanta to discuss brain aneurysms and their causes.

Dr. Jonathan Grossberg from the Emory School of Medicine educates us on brain aneurysms and their causes.

10/23/2025

Researchers are looking at ways to recognize dementia early by paying attention to behavioral changes said Emory assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. Cristina Pritchett, who recently participated in the 29th annual Brain Health Forum at the Carter Center.

Researchers are looking at ways to recognize dementia early by paying attention to behavioral changes.

10/21/2025

“Our surgical team used real-time imaging and a high-powered microscope to guide the surgery. Accuracy is critically important because you are operating on the part of the brain that is responsible for visual function. If you are off by even a millimeter, you increase the risk of permanent vision loss," says Emory neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Cawley.

At age 33 and just six months married, Dan underwent brain and heart surgeries after a rare heart infection. With Emory Healthcare's expert care, he and wife Marcella found strength, healing and a new purpose in giving back.

10/16/2025

Breaking up with your therapist can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

If it’s a new therapeutic relationship, don’t overthink it. “If you just had one or two sessions with your therapist, a simple phone call or email notification letting them know you’re moving on is fine,” says Emory professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Nadine Kaslow.

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, therapists walk you through ending the most intimate relationships you might be in.

10/15/2025

"There are many changes in the blood, for instance with the immune system being too activated and proteins not being made properly or degraded properly or not metabolizing sugar properly — setting people up for Alzheimer’s disease," says Emory assistant professor of neurology Dr. Erik Johnson.

Emory researchers discovered blood changes that could allow Alzheimer’s to be detected years before symptoms appear.

10/13/2025

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 22.7% of individuals with a disability (including autistic adults) over the age of 16 are employed, highlighting a significant opportunity for growth and inclusion in education and the workforce. Leading efforts to create change is Emory Oaks, a comprehensive support program for autistic students enrolled at Emory University.

10/09/2025

“We’ve been looking at the brain forever now, and every once in a while, a surprise comes along,” says Lary Walker, a neuroscientist and professor emeritus of neurology at Emory.

Although there’s still a lot to pin down about these nanotubes’ basic biology, Walker suggests the discovery could have wide implications for scientists’ understanding of neuronal communication and disease.

Tubes in mouse and human brains may also influence spread of brain disease

10/07/2025

The holiday season normally is a time of joy and togetherness. But for some people, it may become filled with worry if a loved one shows signs of a neurologic condition such as dementia.

“If you see anything that concerns you, write it down, along with how often it happened and when you observed it,” says Emory associate professor neurology Dr. Monica Parker.

Identify subtle changes in memory, balance, or behavior that could be early symptoms of conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and get tips on how to address your concerns.

10/01/2025

It is International Coffee Day, and we are revisiting season 1 of Your Fantastic Mind to learn about your brain and coffee. How is it you hated the taste of coffee as a kid, but as you got older, you grew to like it?! Watch ⬇️

Many people hated the taste of coffee as kids, but then as they got older, grew to like it. It turns out that bitterness is something that really turns off k...

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