If you’re suffering from tremors, uncontrolled movements, and unusual physical impulses, you might have a neurological condition. What can you do to regain control over your physical actions? Recent developments in the field of medicine include a viable treatment for movement disorders: deep brain stimulation. This is a minimally invasive surgical treatment for several types
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Traumatic Brain Injury
While doctors and researchers have mapped the various parts of the brain, they still cannot explain exactly how the entire brain works. No one knows where “memory” resides in the brain. The medical community understands which portion of the brain controls which facets of the body, but doctors are essentially stumped in regards to where
Read MoreWhat Can We Learn About Dementia From Cognitive Neuroscience?
In the past, studying the brain was a mysterious science. However, new technologies and scientific advancements in the field of cognitive neuroscience have allowed scientists and researchers to understand more about the how the brain works – specifically, how the brain is affected by dementia. Let’s take a closer look at what dementia is, and
Read MoreCauses of Migraines
If you’ve ever experienced a migraine headache, you know how downright debilitating it can be. But even if you know how bad they feel, do you know what causes migraines? Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to this question. Migraines remain somewhat of a mystery. Researchers have identified possible theories for what causes migraines, but there
Read MoreDifferences Between Strokes and Aneurysms
People often confuse two conditions that seem similar in many ways, but are actually quite different: strokes and aneurysms. They are both serious conditions that directly affect the brain. However, they have differing symptoms and also some of the same symptoms. A stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency affecting the brain, while an aneurysm in
Read MoreCumulative Effects of Concussions in Contact Sports
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone involved in contact sports that the risk of getting a concussion while playing those sports is high. A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. It can also be caused by a hit or
Read MoreDegenerative Disc Disease
As we age, we face a host of challenging issues. Health problems may crop up, poor lifestyle choices can catch up with us, while exercise and healthy eating often fall by the wayside of our busy lives. For example, by the age of 40, nearly everyone has experienced some type of back pain. In many
Read MoreSmoking and Strokes: What’s the Connection?
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the US. And even those who survive a stroke may be permanently disabled. A stroke occurs when an artery that provides oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to the brain is partially or completely blocked, or ruptures. The part of the brain depending on that artery becomes damaged and
Read MoreIs My Brain Tumor Cancer?
A brain tumor may be the scary conclusion a panicked person jumps to when experiencing constant headaches. While headaches can be a symptom of a tumor, it doesn’t always indicate cancer. Headaches can occur if you need glasses or are dehydrated as well. If you are experiencing any symptoms that you suspect are due to
Read MoreWhat Does a Neurosurgeon Treat?
Many people hear the word neurosurgeon and think it refers to a doctor who works on your brain. While this can be true, a neurosurgeon does a lot more than just brain surgery. A lot of a neurosurgeon’s time is dedicated to studying the spine, treating neck and back pain, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease,
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