Everywhere you turn, people talk about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease caused by this coronavirus outbreak. Many states have issued stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders. While the daily news explains how to stop the spread of the disease, it can be challenging to understand. We, … [Read more...] about Seeking Care During COVID-19
Migraine, Meniere’s or Both?
Whether you suffer from them or not, surely you have heard the term migraine headache. Meniere’s disease is a much lesser-known condition. However, it affects nearly 90 million people and has had some recent press as Huey Lewis of Huey Lewis and the News has publicly spoken out about his struggle … [Read more...] about Migraine, Meniere’s or Both?
Neurological Conditions and Depression – How to Manage Them
For those suffering from any one of the many neurological conditions that are prevalent today, the symptoms associated can make life more difficult. For those experiencing anxiety and other related to their neurological condition, leading a happy and productive life can be especially challenging. … [Read more...] about Neurological Conditions and Depression – How to Manage Them
Screening for Memory Problems
When and Why You Should Do It Have you ever forgotten someone’s name or why you walked into a room? A little forgetfulness is completely normal and a fact of our very busy lives. But if you are experiencing memory lapses that are more significant, like forgetting basic skills, asking the same … [Read more...] about Screening for Memory Problems
Exercise, For the Sake of Your Brain
It is no secret that exercise has long-lasting benefits for the body and extends to the brain. Though you might have heard the brain referred to as the most significant muscle in the body, the brain actually isn’t a muscle at all but a complex organ that plays a vital role in nearly everything that … [Read more...] about Exercise, For the Sake of Your Brain
Scoliosis & Adults
Many people remember undergoing scoliosis screening in school. What was once done in nearly every school now occurs in only around 50% of schools. Although the usefulness of these programs is sometimes a matter of opinion, one certain thing is that early detection is imperative and will usually stop … [Read more...] about Scoliosis & Adults
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
Traumatic brain injuries happen, and they happen often. More than a million people suffer from a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, every year. Many TBIs occurring each year, September has been designated as National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month to identify how to prevent, recognize, treat, … [Read more...] about National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
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 they are also costly in terms of treatment, employment, marital status, and even level of education. One … [Read more...] about Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
Finding Relief for Cluster Headaches
Did you know that there are more than 300 types of headaches? While the most common tension headache occurs in 75% of adults and is typically due to stress, muscle or joint pain, or fatigue, less common headaches routinely send people to the doctor or cause loss of work and play. Cluster headaches, … [Read more...] about Finding Relief for Cluster Headaches