While athletes account for a great number of concussions sustained in the U.S. each year, they are certainly not the only concussion patients. People over the age of 75 have the highest rate of concussions, often occurring from a fall. As slips and falls become more common with age, and older adults … [Read more...] about Concussions and the Elderly
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
Let’s Talk About TBIs…
Did you know that more than a million people sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury every year? According to a 2015 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.2 million emergency room visits are a result of a TBI and nearly a half a million of those are made by children ages 0 to 14 for a … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About TBIs…
The Power of Brain Plasticity
What if you could positively affect your brain in just 30 days? If asked, nearly everyone would like to improve brain function, memory and process information faster. Changing the brain for the better is easier than one might think. The secret to improving brain function lies in brain plasticity, … [Read more...] about The Power of Brain Plasticity
Vertigo and Trigger Points… An Often-Overlooked Relationship
Characterized by extreme dizziness, lightheadedness, a feeling of unsteadiness or even nausea, vertigo brings on the feeling of motion where there isn’t any. Affecting somewhere between 20-30% of the population, it is one of the most common medical complaints that doctors hear from patients today. … [Read more...] about Vertigo and Trigger Points… An Often-Overlooked Relationship
How Depression Changes The Brain
Depression, or major depressive disorder, is a common but serious mental illness that affects 350 million people across the world of every age and socio-economic status, adversely impacting the way a person feels and functions. Depression symptoms range from mild to severe and can vary greatly in … [Read more...] about How Depression Changes The Brain
Signs Your Gut Health Is Off (And Why You Should Care)
Gut health is a term that's thrown around a lot – but what exactly does it mean? Many people don't realize the key role our gastrointestinal system plays in our overall wellbeing. We all know that our gut works hard for us behind the scenes, processing the food we eat and balancing our digestive … [Read more...] about Signs Your Gut Health Is Off (And Why You Should Care)
Natural Ways To Manage Epilepsy
Epilepsy, also known as "seizure disorders" is a neurological condition marked by sudden sensory disturbances that result in abrupt stretches of convulsions and even loss of consciousness. As the fourth most common neurological disorder, epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide of every age … [Read more...] about Natural Ways To Manage Epilepsy