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What Activity Uses the Most Brain Cells?

Of all the ways we use our brain, Dr. John Ratey says the single activity that uses the most brain cells is one that also involves our bodies: exercise.

The Shocking Effect Obesity Has on Your Brain

The negative impacts of obesity are plentiful, but chief among them may be that higher weight can result in lower brain function. Dr. John Ratey discusses the obesity-brain connection.

Supercharge Your Brain: Drs. John Ratey and Michael Merzenich

Tune in to Ora TV on February 26th, 2016 after 2PM ET for the full interview on 'Larry King Now.'

Can Physical Exercise Stave Off Alzheimer's?

Dr. John Ratey discusses the promising research that suggests that physical exercise can forestall, and perhaps even prevent, Alzheimer's disease.

The Link Between Brain Plasticity and Alzheimer's Disease

'Father of neuroscience' Dr. Michael Merzenich says people may be able to delay and even reverse the onset of Alzheimer's disease with targeted brain exercises.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Sex Exercise and Pregnancy

Maybe you've heard the following myths about pregnancy: exercise and sex are bad because they can hurt the unborn baby. Mayo Clinic experts say for healthy women who are having healthy pregnancies, sex and exercise are not only okay, they also may be beneficial.

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Zika Testing Recommendations

All pregnant women who have traveled to areas with Zika outbreaks should be offered testing, CDC says.

Stop Aging with Anti-Pollution Beauty Products

You've probably heard that air pollution can affect your health, but have you ever thought about what it might be doing to your skin? Which beauty products can really keep pollution from aging your skin? Take a look to find out!

DIY Orthodontics: A Risky Business?

Log online and you can find DIY tutorials for just about anything, even straightening teeth! But are these teeth tutorials doing more harm than good on your pearly whites?

Sleep, Exercise and Stroke Risk

The right amount of sleep and exercise significantly reduces stroke risk, a new study finds.

Lowering Long-Term Risk of Stroke

Stenting and surgery are equally effective at lowering the long-term risk of stroke from a narrowed carotid artery, according to results of CREST, a 10-year, federally funded clinical trial led by researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida. The results are being published today online in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the American Heart Association's International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles. Dr. Thomas Brott provides this update on the CREST trial.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Sex Exercise and Pregnancy

Maybe you've heard the following myths about pregnancy: exercise and sex are bad because they can hurt the unborn baby. Mayo Clinic experts say for healthy women who are having healthy pregnancies, sex and exercise are not only okay, they also may be beneficial.

Sleep, Exercise and Stroke Risk

The right amount of sleep and exercise significantly reduces stroke risk, a new study finds.

Lowering Long-Term Risk of Stroke

Stenting and surgery are equally effective at lowering the long-term risk of stroke from a narrowed carotid artery, according to results of CREST, a 10-year, federally funded clinical trial led by researchers at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida. The results are being published today online in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles. Dr. Thomas Brott provides this update on the CREST trial.

Should You Get the BRCA Gene Test?

ER physician Travis Stork is joined by surgical breast specialist Dr. Kristi Funk to discuss whether or not you should get the BRCA gene test, which can tell you if you are at risk for developing breast cancer.

Surprise for Woman Scarred from Mastectomy Complications

A breast cancer survivor left scarred from mastectomy complications gets a special surprise from plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Zarrabi.

Woman Scarred from Mastectomy Complications

A breast cancer survivor left scarred from mastectomy complications turns to The Doctors for help.

Having a Techno Affair?

Facebook and Instagram have connected millions of people around the world, but they've also torn millions of relationship apart. If you have a wandering eye, and can relate to one of these 3 signs, then here's an important notification: It's time to end your relationship!

Help for a Mother with Terrible Hemorrhoids

A mother who's been dealing with debilitating hemorrhoids for over five years comes to The Doctors and proctologist Dr. David Rosenfeld for relief.

Breast Cancer Marathon Helps Fund Genomic Research

Donna Deegan, founder of the 26.2 with Donna marathon, discusses how the money raised helps fund genomic research.

Running to Raise Awareness and Beat Breast Cancer

Every February, thousands of runners gather in Jacksonville, Florida, to take part in the 26.2 with Donna. It's a marathon created by breast cancer survivor Donna Deegan "to raise funds for groundbreaking breast cancer research and women living with breast cancer." Money raised has helped support genetic research geared toward developing treatments for breast and other cancers based on an individual's genetic information. Vivien Williams has more.

Monitor Your Health with Wearable Technology

You may use wearable tech to track your fitness regimen, but new wearable devices in development are designed with biosensors to track more than just movement...and may even lead to better overall health.

Medical Study Looks at the Way the Seasons Affect Brain Activity

Brain activity may be influenced by time of year, according to new study.