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?
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
Living Well with Parkinson's Disease
Retired NBA Power Forward Brian Grant built a successful career in major league basketball with five teams; the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. Drafted in the first round, as the eighth overall pick, he was a stellar athlete who was … [Read more...] about Living Well with Parkinson's Disease
The Developing Brain
Brain development has been studied extensively and the work continues today. Our brain’s ability to change and shape itself was once thought to occur only in childhood. Today, we know more than ever about the intricate workings of the brain and that not only does brain development continue into … [Read more...] about The Developing Brain
Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
Affecting 2.2 million people in the United States today, epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological problem; only migraines, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease rank higher. When talking globally, that number rises to 65 million people who suffer from epilepsy. With such a prevalent occurrence of … [Read more...] about Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
New Studies Renew Hope for Fibromyalgia Patients
Patients suffering from fibromyalgia, a disorder characterized by widespread pain, have often times been met with skepticism from the traditional medical community, with many doctors believing that the symptoms are all in a patient’s head. As it turns out, they might be right, although not in the … [Read more...] about New Studies Renew Hope for Fibromyalgia Patients