Can brain health change with the seasons? Summer is here, and with it are 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 that the … [Read more...] about Summer Smarts
Can Arthritis Trigger a Migraine?
Did you know that a migraine is the third most common disease worldwide? More people suffer from them than from diabetes, epilepsy, and asthma combined. In the U.S., over 12 percent of the population experiences these, and a percentage of those suffering from chronic migraines, or 15 migraines or … [Read more...] about Can Arthritis Trigger a Migraine?
Living with Tourette’s
Often misrepresented and misunderstood, Tourette syndrome is more than a condition that causes random swearing, as usually depicted in the media. A neurological condition, Tourette syndrome affects an estimated 1 in every 360 children… and those are the diagnosed cases. The Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about Living with Tourette’s
Fitness Level May Impact Risk of Stroke
It's common knowledge that physical fitness is essential, particularly as we age. Your fitness level can help combat many conditions that become more prevalent as we age. Enhancing flexibility, improving our immune system's ability to ward off chronic illnesses, and maintaining a healthy weight are … [Read more...] about Fitness Level May Impact Risk of Stroke
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 slow down or even prevent aging and cognitive decline? Many people believe there is validity there, including one famous athlete who regularly practices brain … [Read more...] about The Buzz About Brain Training
Raising Awareness About Strokes
In May alone, 65,000 people in the U.S. will experience a stroke. Many people who experience strokes are not even aware that they are at risk. To raise awareness, the National Stroke Association has designated May as National Stroke Awareness Month. This year, they have focused on increasing … [Read more...] about Raising Awareness About Strokes
Eliminating Pain Through PEMF Therapy
Back pain… more of us suffer from back pain than do not. 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 have risen 54% since 1990. Back and other types of pain cost … [Read more...] about Eliminating Pain Through PEMF Therapy
Why a Migraine is More Than Just a Headache
Anyone who has ever suffered a migraine knows it is not your run-of-the-mill headache. From acute pain in the head, neck, and face to nausea and vomiting, dizziness, blurry vision, extreme sensitivity to light or sound, or even irritability and scalp tenderness, the symptoms of migraine headaches … [Read more...] about Why a Migraine is More Than Just a Headache
Why Cholesterol is Good For the Brain
Cholesterol, in its many forms, often gets a collective lousy reputation. Just hearing the word is usually enough to conjure up images of poor eating habits and heart disease. Like any nutritional substance, watching the total amount of cholesterol in our diets is essential. However, many people … [Read more...] about Why Cholesterol is Good For the Brain