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
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
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
Better Options for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
Millions of Americans suffer from the pain associate with peripheral neuropathy and unfortunately, many have been told that the only way to deal with the pain is through drug therapies that simply mask the pain rather than addressing the underlying issues that are the source of the pain. We believe … [Read more...] about Better Options for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
When A Dizzy Spell Signals Something More Serious
Everyone experiences a dizzy spell now and then but sometimes that bout of dizziness is actually an indicator of a more serious problem such as balance disorder. There are a variety of balance disorders and they are quite common. In fact, nearly 90 million people — and more than one in twenty … [Read more...] about When A Dizzy Spell Signals Something More Serious
Alternative Treatment Options Amid Rising Drug Costs
The costs associated with neurological diseases are staggering. In fact, some sources put the annual cost for Americans suffering from nine of the most common neurological diseases at around $789 billion. Pharmaceuticals represent a significant portion of that amount. And those numbers are on the … [Read more...] about Alternative Treatment Options Amid Rising Drug Costs
Light Therapy Gives Migraine Sufferers New Hope
Many migraine sufferers will recoil at the slightest light when in the throes of a migraine headache. But what if the potential existed for healing and relief through light therapy? Some new studies and experts in the care and treatment of migraine headaches are looking to answer that very question… … [Read more...] about Light Therapy Gives Migraine Sufferers New Hope
Healing and Recovery in Minutes
Each moment of each day, our hearts and circulatory systems are hard at work delivering blood to our tissues. With each heartbeat, blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all of our cells. This system that connects all the cells of our organs and body parts and carries the approximately five liters of … [Read more...] about Healing and Recovery in Minutes
The Flu Brain
The flu has been front and center in the news this year. Although flu numbers are starting to decline, it is still widespread across the nation. In fact, this year’s flu has been among the worst in nearly a decade and has even caused the death rate to jump. Beyond the normal misery that the flu … [Read more...] about The Flu Brain