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Neuro differences
Brain Health & Conditions

What鈥檚 the Difference Between a Neurologist and a Neurosurgeon?

Rush experts explain what you should know about these different 鈥� yet related 鈥� specialties that often work with each other

From left to right: Kumar B. Rajan, PhD; Amina Ahmed, MD; John W. Burns, PhD; Kerstin Stenson, MD, FACS; and Monique Reed, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN.
University

Fueling Rush鈥檚 Future

Donor-supported endowments drive the work of Rush University faculty members in perpetuity

Dr. David Gonzalez speaks with a patient
Brain Health & Conditions

Creating Social Connections

David A. Gonz谩lez, PhD, ABPP, examines the effects of loneliness on motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson鈥檚 disease

Charlene Gamboa, PhD
Research

Enduring Trials, Achieving Greatness and Bridging Gaps

For Golden Lamp Society scholarship recipient Charlene Gamboa, PhD 鈥�21, being a trailblazer has come with big challenges 鈥� and rewards

Napping
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Alzheimer鈥檚 and Daytime Napping Linked in New Research

Longer and more frequent napping was correlated with worse cognition

Older adult couple dancing
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Experts Share Tips for Reducing Dementia Risk

RUSH physician-researcher on panel recommending ways to stave off cognitive decline

Lisa Barnes, PhD
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Researcher Aims To Diversify Alzheimer's Data

Black older adults often underrepresented in studies of aging and brain health

keto diet
Food & Nutrition

Is the Keto Diet Right for You?

For the right person who's ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle, the keto diet can offer surprising benefits

Rush News Article
Brain Health & Conditions

New MIND Diet May Significantly Protect Against Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

A new diet could significantly lower a person鈥檚 risk of developing Alzheimer鈥檚 disease

A senior woman holds a pepper and basket of groceries at a busy supermarket.
Brain Health & Conditions

How to Boost Your Brain Health

Keeping your brain fit can help you manage and reduce your risks for conditions like multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease.