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Would patients ever blush, blink or smile again? We now know the answer is yes, thanks to the brain’s remarkable ability to reactivate its internal maps of the body. There are two such maps ...

It's not magic, it's science. Every stride, every stroke, every pedal activates areas of your brain directly related to vital functions like memory and learning. Think about it: while your body is ...

A neurosurgeon’s view during a brain operation: The head is held in place and covered with an adhesive drape containing iodine, which prevents infections and explains the orange tint.