What Every Woman Needs to Know About Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in both men and women, but more women than men will have a stroke over their lifetime. “Generally, stroke is more common as we get older,” says UNC...
View ArticleEpilepsy Is a Common Brain Disorder That Causes Seizures
Epilepsy is a common condition that can cause unprovoked seizures—sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain. These seizures can vary from a short staring spell to a full collapse, with...
View Article6 Do’s and 2 Don’ts If You See Someone Having a Seizure
Having a seizure is a frightening experience. So is witnessing someone having a seizure. Seizures may be caused by epilepsy, a common disorder of the brain. They also may be caused by an injury,...
View ArticleWhat Your Phone Might Be Doing to Your Brain
Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, screen usage has increased exponentially, especially among children. The average amount of time children spend staring at screens has risen 52 percent...
View Article8 Ways to Prevent or Delay Dementia
Just about everyone knows someone who has dementia, a progressive brain disorder that gradually erases memory and thinking skills. Many of us are concerned about developing Alzheimer’s disease or...
View ArticleQuestions and Answers About Multiple Sclerosis
Whether it’s because of population growth, better diagnostic procedures, more awareness among medical providers or an increase in cases, the number of Americans with multiple sclerosis has doubled...
View ArticleUnderstanding Parkinson’s Disease
For many of us, when we hear “Parkinson’s disease,” we think of how it has affected people we know personally or celebrities who have publicly faced the disease: actors Michael J. Fox and Alan Alda,...
View ArticleThe Best Diet for Multiple Sclerosis
If you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may be wondering if there are certain foods you should be eating—or avoiding. Your best choices are fresh vegetables and fruits, whole...
View ArticleFocused Ultrasound Ablation Helps Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
When you hear the word ultrasound, you might think of a sonogram that shows a baby in the womb or an injury or illness under the skin. These scans use high-frequency sound waves to create an image of...
View ArticleMemory Loss—Normal Aging or Mild Cognitive Impairment?
As we age, our bodies don’t always work as well as they once did. But when we notice it’s our brain that’s slowing down, it can be scary. You might wonder if it’s just normal aging or an early sign of...
View ArticleBeyond Memory Loss: Alzheimer’s Signs and Treatment Options
This story originally ran Feb. 5, 2018, and was updated Nov. 6, 2023. Have you ever had trouble remembering what day of the week it was? Or finding your keys? Maybe you forgot to pay a bill on time and...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Glioma Brain Tumors
Hanna was 29 when a sudden series of seizures left her unconscious at home in Florida, where she lived after arriving in the United States from Ukraine in fall 2022. Her friends rushed her to the...
View ArticleBrain Aneurysms: Watch for This Serious Condition
If you are struck with the worst headache of your life, you should call 911 and go to the nearest emergency department. That kind of sudden, terrible headache is the primary symptom of a ruptured brain...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Do About Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
Your brain is responsible for everything from thought and emotion to regulation of cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Because of the brain’s vital importance, your body has a built-in protection...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Post-Traumatic Amnesia After a Head Injury
You might have seen it in movies or on television: A character wakes up in the hospital after an accident and has no idea who they are or what happened to them. Your idea about amnesia, or loss of...
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