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Apr 19, 2017
For nearly 50 years, Luetta Mahavier, 84, has suffered from essential tremors. They started around age 40 and slowly got worse. She began adapting her lifestyle to work around the immense shaking.“I would order things at a restaurant that I...
Feb 3, 2017
After struggling for years to have children, there are no greater words to hear than, “You’re pregnant.” Add to that the joy — or maybe shock — of the words “with twins,” and parents-to-be John and Stacy Ash felt doubly blessed.Everything was going well with Stacy’s pregnancy...
Jan 10, 2017
As more Americans begin to age, the number of families affected by Alzheimer’s disease — a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and communication — is projected to grow. With the increasing prevalence of the condition, comes new challenges...
Dec 12, 2016
Larry spent a majority of his life in the Lewisville area, a sprawling suburb outside of Dallas, Texas. He raised his children there, held a prominent car salesman job locally and made several close friendships during his five decades in...
Nov 9, 2016
Imagine that you’re home alone with your 7-year-old, helping her with homework. You reach over to point to a math problem, but your arm goes numb and falls off the table. The right side of your face droops. You try to...
Oct 31, 2016
At some point in our lives, many of us will become caregivers — whether taking care of a young child, or an aging parent. But as more and more Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the role of a care...
Sep 24, 2016
It is not unusual for a patient to report concussion-related concerns to me. Some tell me that they are worried their memory has been declining due to an injury suffered years ago. Others may share recent car accidents, sports-related injuries,...
May 21, 2016
For two years, a tiny device protruded from within my dad’s chest, monitoring his every heartbeat.I hated the creepy thing for the memories it unearthed. You couldn’t pay me a million dollars to relive the day he had his stroke....
Apr 28, 2016
If you are misplacing your keys or forgetting items at the grocery store, you may be looking at ways to train your brain. With the growing prevalence of dementia and other cognitive diseases, many people are looking for prevention methods,...
Apr 14, 2016
Televisions were strategically positioned in the Clear Lake High School hallways in suburban Houston on Jan. 28, 1986. The TVs were broadcasting the late-morning launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger.Dion Graybeal was among those shuffling between classes and catching glimpses...
Mar 16, 2016
Patti Foster, a radio personality with a zest for life, was severely injured in a horrific car wreck in 2002, and suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI), along with multiple injuries and fractures all over her body. She had been ejected out...
Feb 3, 2016
A well-balanced, whole food diet can provide most of the nutrients we need for optimal health. However, certain supplements can be beneficial for reducing inflammation and supporting the health of our brain and nervous system: Omega-3 fish oil supplement with...
Jan 14, 2016
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that more than 5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease, almost two-thirds of which are women. Several diets and specific foods have been found to...
Dec 30, 2015
Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, mixed dementia, Parkinson’s disease, the list goes on and on. Which diseases of the brain are considered dementia, and what does dementia really mean?The misconceptions that surround dementia stems from misunderstanding the...
Dec 2, 2015
The brain is in charge of every function in the body — from breathing, to digestion to circulation. And yet, this important organ is just as susceptible to the negative effects of poor lifestyle choices as the rest of the...
Oct 19, 2015
Most of us accept aging as an inevitable consequence in time. Hair gets grayer. Skin is less supple. Posture may be compromised.What is less visible — and less acknowledged — is that the brain ages as well. The Institute of...
Aug 25, 2015
A new study suggests women at risk for dementia may experience cognitive decline two times faster than men, according to researchers.The authors of the study presented their work in late July at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Washington, D.C....
May 29, 2015
Most of the time the 42-year-old computer specialist works in an office by himself, but the day he suffered a stroke, he just happened to be working with some other engineers responding on a call to fix a printer.Kyle Everett...
Jan 27, 2015
When it comes to ADHD, you may think it’s just a childhood brain disorder. But in reality, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact adults too.In recent years there’s been a great deal of research surrounding ADHD. Medical professionals have been...
