Many people are familiar with migraine disorder, but they may not realize that there are other headache disorders. In fact, your debilitating headaches might not be migraines. Chronic daily headache refers to a condition where someone has 15 or more…
Vertigo on its own can be an extremely unsettling condition to suffer from. Feeling as though the world is whirling around you, causing you to become disoriented upon a mere shift of your head is enough to leave anybody shaken.…
There is a lot of dangerous misinformation out there about what you should do if someone is having a seizure. Doing the wrong thing can actually cause injuries, while doing the right thing can help keep someone safe in a…
Seizures, which are simply uncontrolled brain activity, may have a variety of different triggers. They may also appear without any apparent triggers. Learning what might trigger a seizure is the first step to learning about your or your child’s personal…
Have you been feeling confused? Like you are not quite on your game? Experiencing memory problems? Having a difficult time communicating in the same way that you once did? If so, you may be experiencing brain fog. While not a…
Most people have very fixed ideas about what a seizure looks like. However, there are actually several different types of seizures and they not only have differences in how they present, but also in their causes and how they are…
One of the scariest aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that the medical community was largely unprepared to deal with the host of immediate, mid-range, and long-term impacts of the disease. As a novel virus, we simply did not know…
Headaches are a common ailment that strike at the most inopportune times. If you're like many others, you've dealt with the pain of this condition more than once. However, if other symptoms accompany your headache, it may be a sign…
Sports are an excellent way for your child to stay in shape and develop friendships. As great as playing sports is, they also can result in injuries. Concussions are a pretty common injury among young athletes, especially in contact sports. It can…
Forgetting where you put your keys or where you left your favorite book is usually not a reason for concern. However, when you continually forget the simplest things or events, it can be alarming. But how do you know when…
If you’re worried that you have a traumatic brain injury, you’re right to be concerned. About 23% of all reported traumatic brain injuries are fatal. So, to be safe, you’ll want to look out for some symptoms and seek treatment as soon…
It can often feel very confusing when you’re diagnosed with a condition. You may feel frustrated with all of the new medications that you have to take, and you’re not alone. According to The Mayo Clinic, nearly 70 percent of Americans take…
Chronic headaches and migraines can be detrimental to your daily life. They can be debilitating, putting a wrench in your active routine, and preventing you from living comfortably. The Neurology Center for Epilepsy and Seizures performs treatments that help patients like you…
Concussions can occur when you least expect them. One blow to the head from playing sports, or a high-impact vehicle accident can lead to a concussion, and it’s essential to understand what that can mean. All injuries are different, and…
Medical marijuana continues to face much controversy and debate among the general public. Ongoing research has pointed to the benefits and risks of using medical marijuana to treat epileptic seizures. Below are the latest facts about the effectiveness of using…
You may think vertigo and dizziness are one and the same. These two conditions can often be difficult to tell apart, but there are key factors that distinguish them. Knowing the difference can help us to treat it. The Neurology Center…
Many people suffer from seizures, and they can be dangerous. If you are one of the 3.4 million people in the United States who has chronic seizures, you may be living with epilepsy. Nearly a half-million children also live with this condition,…
UNDERSTANDING SEIZURES IN CHILDREN Seizures in children can be triggered by a variety of causes such as infections or brain injuries, but in many instances, the cause may not be known. However, knowing the warning signs and symptoms of a…
HOMEOSTATIC NETWORKING: THE ROLE OF PHYTOCHEMISTRY, THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM AND POTENTIAL FUTURE THERAPEUTICS From an evolutionary perspective, what humans gain in intelligence is offset by the sacrifice lost in the unexpected change in our diet, where our gut biome now…