Neurology

Know the signs of a stroke

A stroke happens when blood cannot reach a part of the brain, which deprives brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. Recognizing the signs and immediately calling emergency services increases the chances of a successful recovery. F.A.S.T. is a simple way to remember the main symptoms of a stroke. These symptoms can happen suddenly. F.A.S.T stands for: • F — Face drooping. Ask the person to smile. Look for drooping on one side of the face. • A — Arm weakness. Ask the person t...

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11/21/2023 2:44:00 PM Comments(0)

Understanding Parkinson's Disease

Close to 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease PD each year. And right now, nearly a million Americans are living with it. But would you know how to recognize a PD symptom if you or a loved one had one? Most everyone knows that tremors are a sign of PD, but did you know that talking in a soft or low voice and having small handwriting can also be symptoms? There are other early warning signs that may surprise you as well. Read on to learn more about this disorder and ho...

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2/24/2022 9:37:00 AM Comments(0)

Get help for migraines

A migraine can make it next to impossible to work, manage household responsibilities or do just about anything else. That's something you may know all too well if you've recently started getting these severe headaches. Here's what else you should know: Migraines are manageable, and a variety of options are available today to treat them. Get it checked out If you haven't done so yet, your first step should be to see your doctor. They can usually tell if you're having migraines based on your sympt...

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5/24/2021 3:09:00 PM Comments(0)

Is It Simply Aging or Is It Alzheimer's?

You've misplaced your car keys—again. Or you can't remember a word you've used many times, yet it's right there on the tip of your tongue. The older you get, the more likely you're apt to wonder: Are memory slips like this early signs of Alzheimer's disease? The first thing to know is that mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. The concern is when memory problems become serious—you can't retrace your steps and find those car keys, for instance. Or you don't eventually come...

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1/28/2021 9:28:00 AM Comments(0)

Is It Simply Aging or Is It Alzheimer's?

You've misplaced your car keys—again. Or you can't remember a word you've used many times, yet it's right there on the tip of your tongue. The older you get, the more likely you're apt to wonder: Are memory slips like this early signs of Alzheimer's disease? The first thing to know is that mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. The concern is when memory problems become serious—you can't retrace your steps and find those car keys, for instance. Or you don't eventually come...

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9/21/2020 11:35:00 AM Comments(0)

Keep your brain healthy

Cognitive decline does not have to inevitable as we age. Here are eight habits that can help you keep your mind sharp and healthy as you grow older: 1. Exercise regularly. Exercise doesn’t just work out your muscles; it also helps you ward off mental decline. Research suggests that workouts increase the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain cells, and might even increase the size of a brain structure crucial for memory and learning. Aerobic exercise—like fast walking—may harbo...

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7/26/2019 1:04:00 PM Comments(0)

Stroke: Why the need for speed

Maybe the most important thing you should know about stroke is that it is always an emergency. Always . A stroke can occur when a blood vessel that feeds oxygen and blood to the brain is blocked by a clot. That's called an ischemic stroke, and it's the most common kind. According to the American Stroke Association ASA , ischemic strokes make up about 87 percent of strokes. A stroke also can occur when a blood vessel ruptures, spilling blood into the surrounding brain. This is called a hemorrhagi...

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4/25/2019 1:40:00 PM Comments(0)

Understanding Parkinson's Disease

Close to a million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States. Many aspects of this degenerative movement disorder remain a mystery, and a cure has not yet been found. Yet there are a series of medications and treatments available that work to minimize its potentially debilitating symptoms. Parkinson’s is characterized by the loss of important nerve cells in the brain. These cells produce dopamine, which is a chemical that helps to control movement and coordinati...

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4/17/2019 10:33:00 AM Comments(0)

Is it simply aging or is it Alzheimer's?

You've misplaced your car keys—again. Or you can't remember a word you've used many times, yet it's right there on the tip of your tongue. The older you get, the more likely you're apt to wonder: Are memory slips like this early signs of Alzheimer's disease? The first thing to know is that mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. The concern is when memory problems become serious—you can't retrace your steps and find those car keys, for instance. Or you don't eventually come...

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9/26/2017 2:37:00 PM Comments(0)