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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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PARKINSON'S DISEASE
What Is Deep Brain Stimulation?
Sending electricity directly to parts of the brain can treat Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses. Here’s what you should know about deep brain stimulation.
How Hormone Replacement Therapy Affects Dementia Risk
Taking hormone replacement (HRT) during menopause has some risk, but there are good reasons to take the medication. Here’s what you should know.
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 an Aneurysm?
When part of an artery wall weakens, it can bulge and leak blood or eventually rupture, a medical emergency called an aneurysm. Here’s what you should know.
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 Treat Headaches with Lifestyle Changes
Want to know how to get rid of your headaches? Healthier lifestyle habits may be what most people with headaches need, not medication and expensive, high-tech tests.
Watching TV Is Linked to Cognitive Decline
Sitting in front of a TV too much doesn’t affect only your children. Even in midlife, television can interfere with your brain functioning.
Vitamin D Deficiency Is a Risk Factor for Dementia and Stroke
Evidence suggests that deficiency in the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, is a risk factor for two of the most dreaded illnesses of age — dementia and stroke.
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.