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Brain Imaging Studies Provide New Insights into Biological Basis of Behaviors in Schizophrenia and Autism
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are using brain imaging technology to learn more about how individuals with autism and schizophrenia view the world through different lenses.
Lady Gaga’s Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Helps Shed Light on a Perplexing Chronic Pain Disorder
Lady Gaga recently discussed her struggles with fibromyalgia. Here’s what Mass General researchers are doing to learn more about this disorder.
Researchers and Clinicians Revolutionize Prevention Efforts for Brain Disease
The Institute for Brain Health at Mass General is revolutionizing the way we treat brain disease by developing new strategies for prevention, risk reduction and early treatment.
Making Migraines Less of a Headache: Researchers Test a New Method for Migraine Prediction
Mass General researchers have developed a new forecasting model that has the potential to pinpoint when a migraine will strike by tracking an individual’s stress levels over time.
Shining a Light on Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue
Mass General researcher are investigating the impact of light therapy on fatigue related to multiple sclerosis (MS).
More Than Just a Pastime: How Video Games Change Your Brain
Video games can change how you pay attention, improving sustained and selective attentions. It also means that the areas in the brain responsible for attention need less stimuli to activate.
The Science Behind my Compulsion to Shop – and How to Become a Smarter Spender
Editor’s Note: This summer we have two communications interns working with us to write stories about research at the hospital and their experiences being part of the hospital community. This is a post by our intern Catherine Iannucci, a student at Emerson College . My name is Catherine, and I am a compulsive buyer. As a
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Team Effort Finds First Definitive Answers to Complex Genetic Basis of Tourette Syndrome
A large scale analysis of genetic information from individuals with Tourette syndrome led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and UCLA has identified alterations in two genes that significantly increase the risk of developing the disorder.
Both Patients and Researchers Have a Role to Play in Preserving Brain Function
Brain health is key to living a long and happy life. Here are some tips for improving brain health.
New Study Demonstrates the Benefits of Tai Chi in Chinese Americans Suffering From Depression
Mental illnesses such as depression are often associated with negative attitudes and beliefs. Previous research has found that these feelings of shame and discrimination are especially severe in the Chinese American community. Given the higher level of stigma, there’s a need to find culturally accepted treatment options for this traditionally under-treated population.