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#Echolalia, the behavior of repeating words someone else has said, is a common trait among children, but in some cases, persistent echolalia could be a sign of autism or a developmental delay. Brain & Life, from @AANMember, shares expert advice. ow.ly/jkfL50WaX7z

This week’s blog looks at negativity bias: our tendency to respond more strongly and focus more intently on negative information and thoughts than on positive ones. However, there are ways to achieve a more equal balance. #negativitybias ow.ly/zPvj50WmttS

Meet 2025 Next Generation Research Grant recipient Tiffany Li, PhD. She will work with cancer patients to establish new biomarkers for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (#CIPN). Funded with @foundationforpn and @AANMember. ow.ly/r11t50WiG8y

A recent study by Song-Yi Park, PhD, at the University of Hawai’i Cancer Center, found that the MIND diet can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 25 percent.

#DisabilityAwarenessDay emphasizes inclusion, celebrates diversity, and recognizes the contributions of people who are differently abled. Neurological conditions are the leading cause of disability, and continued research can lead to improved quality of life.

Nerve fibers have a protective coating called myelin. Over time, conditions like multiple sclerosis damage myelin and then the nerve fibers themselves. This week’s blog post explores this process, called #demyelination. 📰 Read the blog ow.ly/rbMt50WpB5i ⬇️

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) could improve life for people affected by brain injury or disease and help them communicate. Recently, a company called Paradromics briefly implanted such a device in a living patient. What are your thoughts on brain-computer interfaces? ⬇️

Steroids are chemicals that reduce inflammation in the body. Some, like prednisone and cortisone, are prescribed to treat conditions like multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis. Learn more about #steroids in Brain & Life, from @AANMember. 📰 ow.ly/ejJ050WotFs

Frontotemporal Dementia (#FTD) is the most common form of dementia to affect people under 60. Researchers UCSF MAC have recently made discoveries about the proteins involved, which could be the first specific markers to detect FTD in living patients.

Strokes have many causes, including cardiovascular disease, other conditions such as immune responses to infection, and sometimes even surgeries. The article also discusses how #stroke relates to and compares with #migraine. 🧠 Learn more ow.ly/T4Qk50WsX6P ⬇️

Benjamin Tolchin, MD, MS, FAAN (Yale, New Haven) and Eyal Kimchi, MD, PhD (Northwestern, Chicago), past ABF grant recipients (in 2015 and 2014, respectively) spoke with us about the climate for research funding, following federal cuts to NIH, and what still gives them hope.

Regular exercise is important for everyone, including those with a neurologic disorder like #MS or #Parkinsons. Working out as a group has benefits. Brain & Life from @AANMember shares how to find nearby or online group exercise classes ow.ly/qETp50WrVl8

This week’s blog discusses #DeepBrainStimulation (DBS) and research updates about this procedure. DBS sends an electrical signal directly into a specific region of the brain to treat #Parkinsons, #epilepsy, and other disorders. ow.ly/GB1a50Wwqxp ⬇️

Reminder: the American Brain Foundation is accepting applications for 2026 Next Generation Research Grants until Sept 9. These awards fund innovative investigations by the best and brightest early-career researchers. #ResearchFunding 🧠🔬 Apply ➡️ ow.ly/bfoE50WwqEL

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