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
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