that I think sometimes is overlooked because it can be pretty subtle, especially early on,” Wengel said. He noted this syndrome can produce some unique changes in a person’s behavior or personality.

On Wednesday, the family of actor Bruce Willis disclosed that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a degenerative brain disease that currently has no cure. Calling the diagnosis a ...

A loving relationship can be an oasis in uncertain times, but nurturing it requires attention, honesty, openness, vulnerability, and gratitude. In Why Self-Control Fails in Dementia, I explained how ...

In Why Self-Control Fails in Dementia, I explained how part of frontal lobe function is to regulate behavior. Another part of frontal lobe function is to help us plan and organize actions and ...

A New Jersey teacher, whose attorneys argued brain surgery left her vulnerable, has pled guilty to having sexual contact with multiple students, authorities said. Nicole Dufault, 40, was a language ...

After a specialist pointed out “low activity” in her frontal lobe, a finding he clarified wasn’t linked to Alzheimer’s or ...

* Seizure spread across the brain, not just origin, drives awareness loss * Findings may inspire //future treatments like brain stimulation Researchers have long known that seizures can affect ...

Some brain disorders are straightforward, such as the direct frontal lobe assault of a concussion or traumatic brain injury.

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurological disorder that affects your ability to speak, read, write, and understand others. When you have it, it becomes harder and harder to express your ...

Frontal bossing refers to an unusually prominent forehead, with a heavier brow ridge seen in some cases. If your baby has this condition, it may be a sign that they have a rare syndrome. The syndromes ...