Category Archives: Brain & Nerve

Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a broad term that describes a wide range of symptoms that cause the decline of someone’s memory or thinking abilities. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease but it also includes illnesses like Parkinson’s or vascular dementia. The signs of dementia can sometimes be hard […]

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) are a hot topic. Unfortunately, they’re much more common than most people realize—they are not just limited to sports. A TBI is an injury to the brain that caused by a blow or jolt to the head. Over 2.5 million adults & children sustain a TBI every year1. In 2013 alone, […]

Anyone can suffer a traumatic brain injury. Anyone can trip and fall, or get hit by an object, or get into a car accident. As such, everyone should be aware of the consequences of a TBI. Though a TBI can happen to anyone and in a variety of circumstances, there are certain situations in which […]

It’s simple. We are not as aware as we should be about the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). You may think that because your child doesn’t play football, they are not at risk. Maybe you see yourself as a careful driver so getting in an accident that could cause a TBI is unlikely. You […]

This month is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness of brain injuries and provide support to those who need it. Traumatic brain injuries go beyond athletic concussions. And they are more common than you think. In fact, every nine seconds someone in the United States sustains a brain […]

They say that nerve pain is some of the worst pain. For anyone that has experienced firsthand, that probably isn’t an exaggeration. We have millions of nerves all over our body. They work by passing on sensations like pressure, touch, temperature, and pain for the brain to process. While it would be nice to go without […]

As we age, all of us experience some diminishment of our cognitive abilities. That means our ability to carry out tasks, to remember important events, or to plan complex actions declines. But scientists now believe that we can strengthen the brain to help reduce this slowing down of our mental processes1. In fact, a few […]

Alzheimer’s is much more common than many people realize. In fact, over 5 million Americans currently live with the condition1. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease and a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s usually develop slowly and get worse over time becoming severe enough to interfere with normal […]

According to medical literature, there are more than 150 different types of headaches that exist1. Thankfully, only a handful of them are common. Here are four extremely common headaches along with their symptoms, side effects, and a few treatment options. Tension headaches Tension, or stress, headaches are the most common type of headaches in adults2. They’re usually […]

The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body. It allows us to process information from the outside world and keeps our bodies safe from harm. In animals, the nervous system is made up of two main […]