Spinal cord injuries are costly. Not only are they costly in terms of life expectancy – the life expectancy of someone who has experienced a spinal cord injury can be significantly reduced – but also costly in terms of treatment, employment, marital status and even level of education. One estimate … [Read more...] about Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
Chiropractic Neurology for Sleep Disorder Help
Everyone experiences problems sleeping from time to time. In fact, insomnia affects one of out every three people at some point in their lives. But, at what point does a bout of trouble sleeping turn into a sleep disorder? And if you do develop a sleep disorder, what are the best avenues for … [Read more...] about Chiropractic Neurology for Sleep Disorder Help
Stroke and Recovery – Understanding the Vital Information
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke in the United States each year. Affecting nearly every group or demographic, strokes are not just something to think about as we age. Hospitalization rates for young stroke patients increased … [Read more...] about Stroke and Recovery – Understanding the Vital Information
Meralgia Parasthetica, or Tingling Thighs…
What You Need to Know Everyone wants to look their best and ranking high on today’s list of popular fashion choices skinny jeans, shapewear, cinch belts and high heels can be seen everywhere you look. But are clothes and accessories affecting the way we feel in addition to the way we look? Each … [Read more...] about Meralgia Parasthetica, or Tingling Thighs…
Exercise For a Healthy Brain
It has long been known that fitness is an essential part of wellness. Maintaining a regular exercise schedule can not only help you stay fit and trim, it can aid with sleep, help you age well, keep bones healthy, alleviate stress and much more. But did you know that in addition to the benefits to … [Read more...] about Exercise For a Healthy Brain
Finding Relief for Cluster Headaches
Did you know that there are more than 300 types of headaches? While the most common, the tension headache, occurs in 75% of adults and is typically due to stress, muscle or joint pain or fatigue, less common types of headaches routinely send people to the doctor or cause loss of work and play. … [Read more...] about Finding Relief for Cluster Headaches
Brain Foods – Is Chocolate Good for the Brain?
For many people, when the urge for something sweet comes along, chocolate is the go-to treat. In addition to being delicious, did you know that chocolate has many health benefits and consistently tops the lists of the best “brain foods”? Touted for improving memory, decision-making ability, mental … [Read more...] about Brain Foods – Is Chocolate Good for the Brain?
Concerned About Cognitive Decline?
Light Therapy May Protect the Brain. Have you ever had trouble remembering something or find yourself struggling to find the right words? Is it due to cognitive decline or are you just having an “off” day? A certain amount of cognitive decline is expected with aging, however, for many people, … [Read more...] about Concerned About Cognitive Decline?
Brain Health and Technology… There’s an app for that!
Technology… it’s all around us every day and more people are exposed to technology at an earlier age than ever before. Some say that it is not uncommon for kids to carry smartphones by the age of 10. Social media and tech companies such as Google, Facebook, Instagram and a plethora of others are … [Read more...] about Brain Health and Technology… There’s an app for that!