When and Why You Should Do It Have you ever forgotten someone’s name or why you walked into a room? A little forgetfulness is completely normal and a fact of our very busy lives. But if you are experiencing memory lapses that are more significant, like forgetting basic skills, asking the same … [Read more...] about Screening for Memory Problems
Migraine Treatment for Kids and Teens
Migraine headaches are much more than "just a headache". Often debilitating in nature, these severe types of headaches bring a whole host of symptoms that make everyday tasks seem impossible while the headache is occurring. Migraines are quite common as well; approximately 12 percent of adults in … [Read more...] about Migraine Treatment for Kids and Teens
Exercise, For the Sake of Your Brain
It is no secret that exercise has long-lasting benefits for the body and those benefits extend to the brain as well. Though you might have heard the brain referred to as the largest muscle in the body, the brian actually isn’t a muscle at all but a complex organ that plays a vital role in nearly … [Read more...] about Exercise, For the Sake of Your Brain
Chiropractic Neurology for Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries affect more than 17,000 people in the U.S. every year About 78% of new cases happen to men. And while the causes do vary, the most common causes of spinal cord injuries are a result of automobile crashes, which account for over 38%, while falls are a close second at 31.5%. Among … [Read more...] about Chiropractic Neurology for Spinal Cord Injuries
Scoliosis & Adults
Many people remember undergoing scoliosis screening in school. What was once done in nearly every school, scoliosis screenings now only occur in around 50% of schools. Although the usefulness of these programs is sometimes a matter of opinion, one thing that is certain is that early detection is … [Read more...] about Scoliosis & Adults
Falls Prevention Awareness
One of the most prevalent medical concerns today, falling, affects more than one in four older people every year; that is more than 2.8 million injuries, 800,000 hospital stays and 27,000 deaths. In fact, falls are so common that they are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in the … [Read more...] about Falls Prevention Awareness
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
Traumatic brain injuries happen, and they happen often. In fact, more than a million people suffer from a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, every year. With so many TBI’s occurring each year, September has been designated as National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month to identify how to prevent, … [Read more...] about National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are costly. Not only are they costly in terms of life expectancy – the life expectancy of someone who has experienced a spinal cord injury can be significantly reduced – but also costly in terms of treatment, employment, marital status and even level of education. One estimate … [Read more...] about Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
Chiropractic Neurology for Sleep Disorder Help
Everyone experiences problems sleeping from time to time. In fact, insomnia affects one of out every three people at some point in their lives. But, at what point does a bout of trouble sleeping turn into a sleep disorder? And if you do develop a sleep disorder, what are the best avenues for … [Read more...] about Chiropractic Neurology for Sleep Disorder Help