The Health Spot
The Migraine Spectrum
What is a Migraine?
Migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world, with over 36 million people in the United States...
Stroke: A Threat to Everyone?
As the greatest cause of disability in the United States, stroke is a threat that everyone should be aware of. It is easy to think that we...
Epilepsy and Seizures
When you’re running fast to win a race you probably want a burst of energy to carry you across the finish line first. But a burst of...
Dementia…What Is It?
What is Dementia?
Pat Summit, who was a legendary college basketball coach, recently died with early onset Alzheimer’s dementia. Her...
Stroke: What to Know, Signs and Symptoms
Did you know that up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable? A stroke is the lack of blood supply and oxygen to the brain cells. Once a...
Sleep Apnea: Wake up to Sleep…Sleep to Live
Do you have problems sleeping? Do you Snore? Do you wake up unrefreshed? Are you sleepy during the day? Do you drink coffee to...
Tourette Syndrome: What Is It, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments
The worldwide prevalence of Tourette syndrome (TS) is estimated to be around 0.3 to 0.8 percent of all children and up to three percent of...
Traumatic Brain Injury – Awareness, Tips and Symptoms
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injury is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States....
Stroke: Despite the Statistics
According to the CDC,
1 out of every 20 deaths in the US are caused by stroke
About 130,000 people a year die from a stroke
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Traumatic Brain Injury: Cognitive and Emotional Challenges
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to damage to the brain resulting from a blow to the skull, rapid acceleration/deceleration of the...