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5 surprising reasons why you might have a headache

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Aug 16, 2018

We all get fleeting headaches from time to time. They come without warning, annoy us for a few minutes or hours and eventually fade away. But when headaches occur frequently or cause intense pain, it can be disruptive to your...

The science and mystery behind déjà vu

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Dec 27, 2017

Most of us have experienced the feeling that we have been in an exact moment before, that though we know this is our first time in a place or situation, there is this nagging feeling that it is strangely familiar...

Artist with MS turns her brain scans into beautiful works of art

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Aug 4, 2017

Elizabeth Jameson never intended to be an artist. For many years she worked as a human rights lawyer, fighting for social justice for children with disabilities and gender equality. But after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1991,...

Life uninterrupted following epilepsy surgery

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May 31, 2017

As a child, Megan Kidd remembers waking up in a daze, unsure of her surroundings. Sometimes she would find herself in another room. Other times trying to recall what she said a few moments before.“I didn’t understand what was happening,...

8 questions that can predict your risk of stroke

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May 21, 2017

Judy Buck was enjoying a normal Saturday morning, working on her grocery list, when her life took a dramatic turn.“My eye started watering, and then my whole left side got heavy,” Judy said. “I knew something was wrong.”Judy’s husband raced her...

Can a saliva test really detect your genetic “risk” of Alzheimer’s?

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May 15, 2017

Unlocking the data stored within our DNA can help us learn a host of different things about our ancestry and health. But how much should you worry if your genes are linked to the development of disease?23andMe, a genetic testing...

Treating tremors with deep brain stimulation

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Apr 19, 2017

For nearly 50 years, Luetta Mahavier, 84, has suffered from essential tremors. They started around age 40 and slowly got worse. She began adapting her lifestyle to work around the immense shaking.“I would order things at a restaurant that I...

Twin babies give father hope to fight through brain tumor diagnosis

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Feb 3, 2017

After struggling for years to have children, there are no greater words to hear than, “You’re pregnant.” Add to that the joy — or maybe shock — of the words “with twins,” and parents-to-be John and Stacy Ash felt doubly blessed.Everything was going well with Stacy’s pregnancy...

Remaining connected through the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

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Jan 10, 2017

As more Americans begin to age, the number of families affected by Alzheimer’s disease — a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and communication — is projected to grow. With the increasing prevalence of the condition, comes new challenges...

How to keep a loved one with Alzheimer’s safe

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Oct 31, 2016

At some point in our lives, many of us will become caregivers — whether taking care of a young child, or an aging parent. But as more and more Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the role of a care...

After his stroke, I hold my dad closer to my heart

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May 21, 2016

For two years, a tiny device protruded from within my dad’s chest, monitoring his every heartbeat.I hated the creepy thing for the memories it unearthed. You couldn’t pay me a million dollars to relive the day he had his stroke....

Patti Foster is thriving with a traumatic brain injury

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Mar 16, 2016

Patti Foster, a radio personality with a zest for life, was severely injured in a horrific car wreck in 2002, and suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI), along with multiple injuries and fractures all over her body. She had been ejected out...

4 supplements to give your brain a boost

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Feb 3, 2016

A well-balanced, whole food diet can provide most of the nutrients we need for optimal health. However, certain supplements can be beneficial for reducing inflammation and supporting the health of our brain and nervous system: Omega-3 fish oil supplement with...

Follow the MIND diet for a healthier mind

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Jan 14, 2016

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that more than 5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease, almost two-thirds of which are women. Several diets and specific foods have been found to...

Dementia is not just Alzheimer’s disease

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Dec 30, 2015

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, mixed dementia, Parkinson’s disease, the list goes on and on. Which diseases of the brain are considered dementia, and what does dementia really mean?The misconceptions that surround dementia stems from misunderstanding the...

Did you know you can improve brain health through your diet?

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Dec 2, 2015

The brain is in charge of every function in the body — from breathing, to digestion to circulation. And yet, this important organ is just as susceptible to the negative effects of poor lifestyle choices as the rest of the...

Questions and answers–ADHD in adults

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Jan 27, 2015

When it comes to ADHD, you may think it’s just a childhood brain disorder. But in reality, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact adults too.In recent years there’s been a great deal of research surrounding ADHD. Medical professionals have been...