Social media… Everyone seems to be doing it yet some industries seem more suited to the benefits of social media than others. Although at times we tend to think of the medical industry only when we need care, it is perfectly suited for social media, connecting health care professionals with their … [Read more...] about How Social Media is Helping Doctors and Patients
Insomnia: How Patients with Neurological Disorders Can Sleep Smarter
If you’ve ever laid awake, staring at the clock and hoping for sleep, you’re one of the millions of people who have experienced the dreaded insomnia. Although it might seem like you are the only one awake in the early morning hours, there are many people out there that are in the same sleepless … [Read more...] about Insomnia: How Patients with Neurological Disorders Can Sleep Smarter
Baseball and Brain Injury?
Sports injuries regularly make the news. Last year, the topic of concussions and brain injury in football and hockey were widely discussed and, in some instances, debated. While contact sports like these are often thought of when talking about concussions for both kids and adults, baseball seems … [Read more...] about Baseball and Brain Injury?
Migraine Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
If you have ever suffered through the symptoms that accompany most migraine headaches, you know when one is coming on and you probably have some go to treatments that you hope will work. In the past, many migraine sufferers came in the form of an over the counter pill or a prescription medication. … [Read more...] about Migraine Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
Could The Pain in Your Head Signal Diabetes?
It has been known for many years that Type 2 Diabetes has an adverse effect on our brains and now, new studies are showing that Type 2 Diabetes is also linked to the loss of brain matter. And the brain’s gray matter, where the organ’s neurons are located, appears to be where the greatest loss … [Read more...] about Could The Pain in Your Head Signal Diabetes?
May is Stroke Awareness Month
May is Stroke Awareness Month in the United States and with strokes being incredibly prevalent, and on the rise, there is no better time than now to learn about the risks of strokes, how to better prevent them or what treatment options are available for those who have suffered from a stroke. … [Read more...] about May is Stroke Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis: What You Should Know
Unpredictable and often disabling, Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body. Although the cause of MS is unknown, scientists believe that it may lie in genetic and/ or environmental factors. As … [Read more...] about Multiple Sclerosis: What You Should Know
Traumatic Brain Injury is on the Rise: What You Should Know
The incidence of Traumatic Brain Injuries is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control, emergency room visits for Traumatic Brain Injury rose by a whopping 70 percent between 2001 and 2010, and accounted for 2.5 million ER visits in 2010 alone. An increase in the number of people … [Read more...] about Traumatic Brain Injury is on the Rise: What You Should Know
Obesity and Overall Health
Long linked to a whole host of problems, obesity is a far-reaching problem that affects millions of Americans today. And while it is well known that obesity can contribute to things like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, you may not realize that obesity is also linked to more … [Read more...] about Obesity and Overall Health