Category: Neurological Conditions
What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Symptoms
Each year, around 800,000 Americans have a stroke, a medical emergency that can have a debilitating effect on the brain and body. Knowing stroke symptoms is the first step toward protecting your health.
New Ultrasound Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
While there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, there are several options for treatment, including medication, physical therapy, surgery (deep brain stimulation), and now there is a new focused ultrasound treatment option that reduces symptoms.
Life After Stroke: Expert Recovery Advice
Are you or a loved one recovering from a stroke? There are important steps individuals need to take. Learn more about the post-stroke recovery process.
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Stroke
There is a strong connection between living with diabetes and having a stroke. Being aware of the risk factors, how the two health issues are related, and ways to prevent both can benefit anyone concerned about developing diabetes or having a stroke.
What’s the Link Between Stroke and Depression?
You might think recovery from a stroke simply involves physical therapy or lifestyle modifications. But one in three stroke survivors also experience depression—and in some cases, that depression is severe. Find out how stroke and depression are connected and learn what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of depression.
Movement Disorders: 4 Tips for a Better Quality of Life
Living with a movement disorder can make everyday life challenging. Try these tips to stay on your feet and get more out of life.
What to Know About Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Ramsay Hunt syndrome has been in the news lately since it has affected musician Justin Bieber. What do you know about this rare disease?
Ischemic Stroke: How You Can Avoid One
Strokes are very common – and very dangerous. If you see signs that someone is having a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn the signs and how to decrease your chance of having a stroke.
Brain Health: 6 Ways to Slow Cognitive Decline
As you age, your brain function begins to change. But there are things you can do to stay healthy not only physically, but cognitively as well. Learn how to improve your brain health while lowering your risk of dementia and stroke.
When Your Headache Keeps Coming Back: The Facts About Chronic Headaches
Most people experience a headache occasionally, making it one of the most common medical conditions. For some, though, headaches are an everyday part of life. According to the World Health Organization, between a half and three-quarters of adults 18 to 65 had at least one headache last year. When headaches occur regularly, they are chronic, and they can be so severe that they disrupt work and personal routines.