If you are an athlete, you know you want to avoid concussions at all costs. Though concussions are specifically common among athletes, anyone can experience one. Concussions can occur due to a bad fall, a car accident, or a simply blow to the head. Though concussions are serious, it is possible to not realize you […]
Category Archives: Brain & Nerve
Neuropathy is a disease that directly affects the body’s peripheral nerves. Neuropathy affects around 2.4% of the population with an 8% of them being older than 551. Any nerve in your body can be affected by this disease. Depending on the affected area, there will be a more specific classification of which type of neuropathy you suffer from. Types […]
Parkinson’s disease occurs when areas of the brain in charge of controlling the body’s movements no longer work properly. These areas produce a special chemical called dopamine which helps to coordinate all of our movements. It allows us to walk, run, jump, or stand up in a smooth and coordinated fashion. In Parkinson’s, these areas become damaged which […]
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