It's common knowledge that physical fitness is essential, particularly as we begin to age. Your fitness level can help combat a multitude of conditions that become more prevalent as we get older. Enhancing flexibility, improving our immune system's ability to ward off chronic illnesses, and … [Read more...] about Fitness Level May Impact Risk of Stroke
Why Cholesterol is Good For the Brain
Cholesterol, in its many forms, often gets a collective bad reputation. Just hearing the word is often enough to conjure up images of poor eating habits and heart disease. Yes, like any nutritional substance, it's important to keep a careful eye on the total amount of cholesterol in our diets. … [Read more...] about Why Cholesterol is Good For the Brain
Common Triggers Of Aura Headaches
Migraine symptoms can differ from person to person. However, aura headaches have a unique set of symptoms that many people aren't aware of until they experience their first episode. Accounting for approximately 25% of all migraines, an aura event often presents several visual indicators including … [Read more...] about Common Triggers Of Aura Headaches
Too Much Sitting: Its Effect On Your Brain
There's been a lot of buzz lately about how living a sedentary lifestyle can directly impact our physical health. The "sitting is the new smoking" directive focuses on how having a mostly inactive daily routine can cause a number of chronic health conditions such as high blood sugar, obesity, and … [Read more...] about Too Much Sitting: Its Effect On Your Brain
7 Ways A TBI May Impact Your Visual Acuity
Most people recognize that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may result in slight visual issues such as light sensitivity, blurred vision, and dull eye-pain. However, many people are surprised to learn that even a relatively minor traumatic brain injury can have a major impact on both visual acuity and … [Read more...] about 7 Ways A TBI May Impact Your Visual Acuity
Why Sleep Is Critical To Brain Health
We all know that sleep plays a vital role in our overall health profile; however, Americans, as a whole, are simply not getting the rest we need consistently. A 2013 report indicated that, on average, the average American only slept 6.8 hours every night. Additionally, a whopping 40% of those … [Read more...] about Why Sleep Is Critical To Brain Health
How Do We Really “Feel” Pain?
Physical pain is an unavoidable part of life. A cut finger, a migraine headache, a stubbed toe; we've all felt the ache and discomfort associated with pain. Feeling even a minor wound the moment it occurs can play a critical role in protecting us against a more serious injury. However, most of us … [Read more...] about How Do We Really “Feel” Pain?
Blood Pressure and Effects on the Brain
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has reached epidemic levels in the United States. Recent statistics estimate that a whopping 75 million adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Once designated by a reading of 140 over 90, new guidelines released in November 2017 lowered the … [Read more...] about Blood Pressure and Effects on the Brain
De-Mystifying Migraine
De-Mystifying Migraine: -Dr. Jonathan Arkin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdrr8bBOsPk&feature=youtu.be Migraine is a disorder that’s millions of Americans are diagnosed with. In fact, roughly 39 million men, women, and children are afflicted in the US and potentially up … [Read more...] about De-Mystifying Migraine