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?
Summer Smarts
Can brain health change with the seasons? Summer is here and with it, 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 for some time … [Read more...] about Summer Smarts
Living with Tourette’s
Often misrepresented and misunderstood, Tourette syndrome is more than a condition that causes random swearing as often depicted in the media. A neurological condition, Tourette syndrome affects an estimated 1 in every 360 children… and those are the diagnosed cases. The Center for Disease Control … [Read more...] about Living with Tourette’s
Living Well with a Neurological Condition
From conditions like Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy to strokes and migraines to traumatic brain injuries and other forms of trauma, up to 1 billion people suffer from neurological conditions… that is one-sixth of the world’s population. The UN World Health Organization studied the prevalence of … [Read more...] about Living Well with a Neurological Condition
Science Agrees… Fascial Therapy is Good for You!
We are bombarded by suggestions on how to improve health or remain healthy today. Google the words ‘improve health’ and you will see an unbelievable 1,620,000,000 results! (That’s a lot of zeroes!) From exercise tips to the never-ending stream of diets, pills, foods (good or bad), breathing … [Read more...] about Science Agrees… Fascial Therapy is Good for You!
Relaxation Tips to Help Alleviate Chronic Pain
More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain in the U.S. today. With a greater need that ever before for treatments that are safe, effective and do not rely on drugs, pain management is a hot topic nearly everywhere you go. As we discussed in the previous post, chronic pain can have … [Read more...] about Relaxation Tips to Help Alleviate Chronic Pain
Could your medication for your chronic headaches be making you worse?
When many people have migraines, the first thing they do is go to the doctor to be prescribed a medication or reach for their bottle of ibuprofen. These medications help people all the time relieve the symptoms associated with migraines, but could this be doing more harm than good in the long run? A … [Read more...] about Could your medication for your chronic headaches be making you worse?
Concussions and Athletics… What You Need to Know
As more and more students and athletes are actively playing a variety of contact sports, the rate of concussions has steadily increased in recent years. Whether a high-school or collegiate athlete, a professional or semi-professional athlete or a weekend warrior, the concerns around sustaining and … [Read more...] about Concussions and Athletics… What You Need to Know
Is Your Sleep Disorder Impacting Your Health?
We all know that even a single sleepless night can wreak havoc on both our mood and performance throughout the day. Not getting enough rest can leave us feeling irritable and unable to complete even the most basic tasks. While we all expect to feel fatigue due to lack of sleep, many people don't … [Read more...] about Is Your Sleep Disorder Impacting Your Health?