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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
Rural Stroke Victims May Live Too Far from Health Facilities
In rural states, millions of stroke victims may suffer if first responders have long drives to reach a stroke center.
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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Affect Your Mind
High blood pressure and diabetes, common conditions in the U.S., can increase your risk of dementia, affecting your brain even in midlife. Learn more.
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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
Exercise That Boosts Memory
Exercise has health benefits for mind and body. Now researchers have found a specific type of exercise boosts memory in seniors — and it might prevent dementia
Types of Seizures
A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain causes all seizures - but there are many different types of seizures with a wide range of symptoms.
What Is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s have similar symptoms but different causes. That’s why understanding what vascular dementia is offers hope for prevention.
What Is Ischemic Stroke?
Stroke is the 4th leading killer of U.S. adults. Learn what an ischemic stroke is and how to lower your risk of having this most common type of “brain attack.”
What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy symptoms include pain and numbness in your hands and feet. The outcome of the condition often depends on what causes the problem.
Weight Gain Can Harm Your Brain
Excess weight is known to raise the risk for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and other health problems. Now, research shows it impacts brain health, too.
What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?
If you have trouble sleeping because of pain and uncontrollable twitchiness at night, you might be suffering from restless legs syndrome. Here’s what it is.
Hard Work Increases Dementia Risk
Although physical exercise cuts the chance of dementia, hard labor may do the opposite. If you have a blue-collar job, you have a 55 percent higher risk of developing dementia.
How to Get Rid of Headaches with Lifestyle Changes
Healthier habits may be what most people with headaches need, not high tech tests.
What Causes Brain Freeze?
Gulp an ice-cream or ice water too quickly and you may get a fast headache. What causes brain freeze? It comes from your body’s resistance to rapid change.
How to Treat Migraines
Knowing how to treat migraines is a path to self-awareness. The secrets of how to treat migraines will also help to keep you healthy overall.
Stroke Warning Signs
Learn stroke warning signs and get emergency help ASAP if you or someone you know has stroke symptoms. Acting fast when stroke warning signs occur saves lives.
Brain Aneurysm Causes
Not all brain aneurysm causes are known. But genetic factors, high blood pressure, and certain lifestyle choices can contribute to causing a brain aneurysm.
Weight Loss to Treat MS
Obesity may raise the risk for multiple sclerosis for some people – and weight loss to treat MS may potentially help prevent the disease. Learn more here.
What Is a Hemorrhagic Stroke?
What is a hemorrhagic stroke? A blood vessel bursts and leaks, interfering with brain function. Accounting for only about 20 percent of cases, it’s still extremely dangerous.