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Oct 23, 2024
If you’ve ever experienced a migraine headache, you know how debilitating it can be. The throbbing, focused pain in the head—often accompanied by a sensitivity to light and sound and sometimes even dizziness and nausea—makes it nearly impossible to function....
Oct 14, 2024
Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that causes cognitive decline, impacts millions of Americans each year. Despite this, treatment options have traditionally been limited, Although there is no cure yet, I’ve seen the field of Alzheimer’s disease research make significant...
Aug 29, 2024
Are headaches getting in the way of your morning routine? While headaches can happen at any time of the day, if you’re constantly waking up with headaches, the timing could be a clue to what’s behind your pain. Sometimes, headaches that...
Aug 13, 2024
“Alzheimer’s” is a scary word. Almost three years ago, I started to notice some minor changes in my short-term memory. My wife, Paula, would point out day-to-day things that I would miss, or I would ask her the same question...
Jul 25, 2024
Life can change in an instant. That’s a truth Jamey Johnson knows all too well. One moment, she was happy, healthy, enjoying her career and life with her husband of 24 years. The next, she couldn’t get out of bed....
Jul 10, 2024
When you or a loved one has epilepsy, finding the right treatment plan and care team can be a challenge. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the options or aren’t satisfied with your current epilepsy medication, you’ve come to the right...
May 29, 2024
It’s no secret that regular exercise benefits us all. Moving your body positively impacts mental well-being, heart health, aging and our overall sense of wellness. We may not immediately think of exercise as influencing our brain health. But recent studies...
May 15, 2024
For people experiencing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease—like tremors, loss of balance or slow movement—getting to a diagnosis can be challenging. Early symptoms are often subtle and can be confused with other, more benign conditions such as an essential tremor. Fortunately,...
Mar 19, 2024
We all can be forgetful from time to time. As we age, we tend to be even more so. But when does forgetfulness possibly indicate something more serious, like Alzheimer’s disease and its dementia-related symptoms? As medical director of the...
Mar 8, 2024
Frontotemporal dementia is an umbrella term used to refer to a group of progressive neurodegenerative diseases that affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, causing them to stop working over time. Frontotemporal dementia is the most common form...
Dec 1, 2023
Strokes are a serious health condition that requires immediate medical attention. Time is of the essence when it comes to treating a stroke, so it's important to recognize the signs and symptoms as soon as possible. But there are other...
May 8, 2023
Despite any age differences, we all have something in common—who wouldn’t want a better memory and a sharper mind? That desire grows stronger in many of us as we grow older and our bodies age. These biological changes include loss...
Apr 12, 2023
Intermittent fasting—a popular eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating—has been claimed to boost weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity, lower inflammation, increase longevity and more. But did you know that studies show it can also play a...
Jan 26, 2023
Have you ever noticed your hand shaking while you pour your morning coffee or stand in line at the grocery store? Shaky hands, the medical term for which is “hand tremor,” are more common than you might think. Some people...
Jan 18, 2023
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you probably have many questions and concerns. Among the questions my patients often ask is whether Parkinson’s disease is inherited, and if they got it from a family...
Dec 29, 2022
Headaches happen to us all. Sometimes it’s a dull ache behind the eyes, sometimes it’s a sudden throbbing pain. Sometimes the pain lingers and sometimes it’s only there for a few hours. The good news is, there are steps you...
May 24, 2022
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), someone in the US has a stroke every 40 seconds. As a vascular surgeon, I see a large percentage of people who are either on the verge of experiencing a stroke or have...
Apr 3, 2022
There is nothing worse than a headache—unless it’s the dull ache and throbbing pain of a migraine. At least 45 million Americans live with migraines, estimates the American Migraine Foundation. A migraine headache, which can last for hours or sometimes days,...
Jan 30, 2022
If you or someone around you was experiencing a stroke, could you spot the signs?A stroke happens when a clot or rupture interrupts blood flow to the brain. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells die.Knowing the early warning signs of this...
Jan 25, 2022
The most common conditions that contribute to stroke risk are high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes—the same culprits that can raise your risk of heart disease. So, it makes sense that managing these chronic conditions is key...
