The holidays are filled with family, friends, all the joys of the season but also stress. Unfortunately for the more than 28 million people in the US who suffer from migraine headaches, the added stress of trying to get everything done, entertain, travel and keep up with normal daily life can … [Read more...] about Holiday Headaches? Stress Relief for Migraine Sufferers
Baseball and Brain Injury?
Sports injuries regularly make the news. Last year, the topic of concussions and brain injury in football and hockey were widely discussed and, in some instances, debated. While contact sports like these are often thought of when talking about concussions for both kids and adults, baseball seems … [Read more...] about Baseball and Brain Injury?
Migraine Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
If you have ever suffered through the symptoms that accompany most migraine headaches, you know when one is coming on and you probably have some go to treatments that you hope will work. In the past, many migraine sufferers came in the form of an over the counter pill or a prescription medication. … [Read more...] about Migraine Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
Could The Pain in Your Head Signal Diabetes?
It has been known for many years that Type 2 Diabetes has an adverse effect on our brains and now, new studies are showing that Type 2 Diabetes is also linked to the loss of brain matter. And the brain’s gray matter, where the organ’s neurons are located, appears to be where the greatest loss … [Read more...] about Could The Pain in Your Head Signal Diabetes?
Multiple Sclerosis: What You Should Know
Unpredictable and often disabling, Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body. Although the cause of MS is unknown, scientists believe that it may lie in genetic and/ or environmental factors. As … [Read more...] about Multiple Sclerosis: What You Should Know
Traumatic Brain Injury is on the Rise: What You Should Know
The incidence of Traumatic Brain Injuries is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control, emergency room visits for Traumatic Brain Injury rose by a whopping 70 percent between 2001 and 2010, and accounted for 2.5 million ER visits in 2010 alone. An increase in the number of people … [Read more...] about Traumatic Brain Injury is on the Rise: What You Should Know
Obesity and Overall Health
Long linked to a whole host of problems, obesity is a far-reaching problem that affects millions of Americans today. And while it is well known that obesity can contribute to things like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, you may not realize that obesity is also linked to more … [Read more...] about Obesity and Overall Health
New Studies Renew Hope for Fibromyalgia Patients
Patients suffering from fibromyalgia, a disorder characterized by widespread pain, have often times been met with skepticism from the traditional medical community, with many doctors believing that the symptoms are all in a patient’s head. As it turns out, they might be right, although not in the … [Read more...] about New Studies Renew Hope for Fibromyalgia Patients
Carpal Tunnel: The Facts
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of the hand and arm that is characterized by pain, tingling and other problems in the hand due to pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Bound by ligaments, the carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway located on the palm side of the wrist. Running from the … [Read more...] about Carpal Tunnel: The Facts