Often misrepresented and misunderstood, Tourette syndrome is more than a condition that causes random swearing as often depicted in the media. A neurological condition, Tourette syndrome affects an estimated 1 in every 360 children… and those are the diagnosed cases. The Center for Disease Control … [Read more...] about Living with Tourette’s
The Buzz About Brain Training
Brain games have received a lot of buzz for the last several years but is there any truth to the idea that this type of brain training can actually slow down or even prevent aging and cognitive decline? Many people believe that there is validity there, including one very famous athlete who regularly … [Read more...] about The Buzz About Brain Training
Raising Awareness About Strokes
In the month of May alone, 65,000 people in the U.S. will experience a stroke. Many people who experience strokes are not even aware that they were at risk. To raise awareness, the National Stroke Association has designated May as National Stroke Awareness Month. This year, they have focused their … [Read more...] about Raising Awareness About Strokes
Eliminating Pain Through PEMF Therapy
Back pain… more of us suffer from back pain than do not. In fact, some experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point. And the numbers are increasing… people with disabilities attributed to back pain has risen 54% since 1990. Back and other types of pain … [Read more...] about Eliminating Pain Through PEMF Therapy
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
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
February is All About the Heart… Health That Is!
Does the secret to a long life lie in a healthy heart? Many people certainly believe so, and there are lots of reasons why. In truth, the importance of heart health cannot be overstated. And while there are doctors, organizations, fitness industry leading experts, dieticians and many, many others … [Read more...] about February is All About the Heart… Health That Is!
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
Living Well with a Neurological Condition
From conditions like Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy to strokes and migraines to traumatic brain injuries and other forms of trauma, up to 1 billion people suffer from neurological conditions… that is one-sixth of the world’s population. The UN World Health Organization studied the prevalence of … [Read more...] about Living Well with a Neurological Condition