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
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
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
Kids and Concussions
Kids love their sports for many reasons… The skills, both social and physical, learned through team and individual sports are great character builders and allow for camaraderie and a healthy outlet of energy and competitive nature. As kids get more and more skilled in their respective sports, the … [Read more...] about Kids and Concussions
Traumatic Brain Injury: What You Need to Know
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, has been a hot topic as of late. Sports related TBI's and those attributed to combat-related injury have been widely discussed in the media, leading to much needed increased awareness on the subject. However, not many people realize that TBI is also a very common … [Read more...] about Traumatic Brain Injury: What You Need to Know
Can Light Be Used to Treat Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent conditions in the United States today. In fact, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, chronic pain effects more than 76 million people in US today, that's more than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. The most common cause of … [Read more...] about Can Light Be Used to Treat Chronic Pain?
Neurological Conditions Change the Dating Game
Dating… Whether you are a serial dater who loves the social scene or a bit of a wallflower who finds it difficult to engage others, the dating scene can be fraught with both the good and the bad. With too many horror stories to count, dating can be a bit daunting, even for the most gregarious social … [Read more...] about Neurological Conditions Change the Dating Game
How Much Has Neurology Changed Over the Years?
Since 500 BC we have known that change is central to the universe. Greek Philosopler Heraclitus of Epesus is famously quoted as saying, "The only thing that is constant is change." That is certainly true when it comes to the research and practice of medicine. At one time, ulcers were believed to be … [Read more...] about How Much Has Neurology Changed Over the Years?