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03/01/2010

Human brains grow, change and can heal themselves

BRAD LOPER/DMN

Scott Hayner sorts cards by color during a brain-fitness exam with clinician Molly Keebler at the Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas.

Scott Hayner of Highland Park credits training at the University of Texas at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth with helping restore abilities he thought were long gone after traumatic brain injury.
Link: UTD Center for BrainHealth
Latest news on brain injury

02/23/2010

Health Calendar: Heart disease, plastic surgery, caregivers, Alzheimer's

Health Alerts: Drug interactions, concussion, anesthesia

02/18/2010

Andrea air filter helps plants clean indoor air
A new air filter improves on nature to purify indoor air.

02/16/2010

Tips for losing the last few pounds
Many successful dieters get stuck near the end of their weight-loss journey, but nutritionists and trainers say there are ways to move past the frustration:

Health Calendar: Heart, cancer, Parkinsons

Health Alerts: childhood obesity, caffeine cocktails, product placement

Dallas-area physicians on board with first lady's initiative to tackle childhood obesity
First lady Michelle Obama announced her Let's Move initiative, aimed at combating childhood obesity, last week at the White House.