Can brain health change with the seasons? Summer is here and with it, longer days and more Vitamin D courtesy of the extended sunshine hours. With more outdoor activities calling and more socializing with family and friends – pool parties and barbecues galore – it has been known for some time … [Read more...] about Summer Smarts
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
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!
January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Awareness Month
Extreme sports are more popular than ever. Contests like the Winter Olympics, the X Games and a number of other competitions have created a seemingly endless array of sports and hybrid sports including skiing, snowboarding, base jumping, snow kiting, ice yachting and more. As the popularity of … [Read more...] about January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Awareness Month
PEMF Therapy for Migraines
Did you know that more than 38 million people suffer from migraines in the U.S. today? That is a staggering statistic. Two to three million of those people are chronic migraine sufferers, meaning that they have more than fifteen headaches a month over a three month period. With so many occurrences … [Read more...] about PEMF Therapy for Migraines
Combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do the colder temperatures and shorter days leave you feeling less than 100%? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the changing of the seasons and affects an estimated five percent of the U.S. population each year. Sometimes referred to as the “winter … [Read more...] about Combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder
Common balance disorders and treatment through Chiropractic Neurology
Balance disorders are among the most common reasons that older patients seek medical treatment. However, balance disorders are not just a problem in old age, statistics show that more than one in 20 children and adolescents also suffers from balance disorders. In patients of all ages, balance … [Read more...] about Common balance disorders and treatment through Chiropractic Neurology
Does Misophonia Affect the Ability to Learn?
Chances are, you know someone who finds a variety of sounds including chewing, slurping or eating, the clicking of a pen and many more, extremely annoying. Scientifically known as misophonia, there is no known cause for the condition, however, as more and more research is being done, it has become … [Read more...] about Does Misophonia Affect the Ability to Learn?
A Functional Approach to Movement Disorders
Nearly everyone has experienced a twitch in their eyelid or muscle spasm in an extremity at some time or another. Most of these movements are completely normal and are often due to overuse of muscles, fatigue or dehydration. But for some, involuntary muscle spasms or other movements indicate a … [Read more...] about A Functional Approach to Movement Disorders