If you are connected on social media, and really who isn’t these days, you might be seeing a lot of purple this month in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which is officially recognized in the month of June. … [Read more...] about June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month!
Parkinson’s Disease and the Path to Increasing Awareness
Once a little understood condition, Parkinson’s disease affects more than one million Americans today. With more people joining the fight against the disease and working to further awareness, advances in the management and treatment of Parkinson’s continues to grow. To that end, there is now … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s Disease and the Path to Increasing Awareness
Brain Health And You
The brain is the most complex organ in the body and the most critical when it comes to remaining healthy. Our brains help us make sense of everything we do in life, from basic movement and concentration to logic, judgment and wisdom. Want to boost your brain health naturally? There are literally … [Read more...] about Brain Health And You
Vertigo and You… What You Need to Know
Dizziness, lightheadedness, a feeling of unsteadiness or even nausea... What may begin as a headache can quickly take on new symptoms and leave one feeling as though their world is spinning away. If you’ve experienced what seems like a headache and it has graduated into something more, you may be … [Read more...] about Vertigo and You… What You Need to Know
Holiday Headaches? Stress Relief for Migraine Sufferers
The holidays are filled with family, friends, all the joys of the season but also stress. Unfortunately for the more than 28 million people in the US who suffer from migraine headaches, the added stress of trying to get everything done, entertain, travel and keep up with normal daily life can … [Read more...] about Holiday Headaches? Stress Relief for Migraine Sufferers
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
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
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
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