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
Why We Should Keep the Conversation About Concussions Going
Concussions have received a lot of press lately. Scroll through your news feed almost any day, and a story about concussions is likely to pop up. Just in the past couple of months, some notable news about concussions includes new concussion protocols for student-athletes at Oregon State University, … [Read more...] about Why We Should Keep the Conversation About Concussions Going
Common Triggers Of Aura Headaches
Migraine symptoms can differ from person to person. However, aura headaches have a unique set of symptoms that many people aren't aware of until they experience their first episode. Accounting for approximately 25% of all migraines, an aura event often presents several visual indicators including … [Read more...] about Common Triggers Of Aura Headaches
Shedding Light on Concussions
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common and alarming health problem in the United States today. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), nearly 1.8 million people suffer from traumatic brain injury annually, and about 75% of these cases are concussions. In the cases of … [Read more...] about Shedding Light on Concussions
Too Much Sitting: Its Effect On Your Brain
There's been a lot of buzz lately about how sedentary lifestyles 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 high blood … [Read more...] about Too Much Sitting: Its Effect On Your Brain
Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Concussions
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and we will be taking a closer look at brain injuries all month long, beginning with advances in preventing and treating concussions. In the 2015 NFL season alone, there were more than 200 diagnosed concussions. The increasing rate of concussions and the … [Read more...] about Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Concussions
February is All About the Heart Health… 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 others who … [Read more...] about February is All About the Heart Health… Health That Is!
A Better Way to Control Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetics
It is estimated that as many as 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy today. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by any number of conditions, including autoimmune disorders, tumors, or nutritional deficiencies. However, nearly 30% of the cases of peripheral neuropathy, which occurs … [Read more...] about A Better Way to Control Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetics