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
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
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!
Living Well with a Neurological Condition
Up to 1 billion people suffer from a neurological condition. Such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy, strokes and migraines, traumatic brain injuries, and other forms of trauma… that is one-sixth of the world’s population. The UN World Health Organization studied the prevalence of neurological … [Read more...] about Living Well with a Neurological Condition
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 several 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 winter … [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