Strokes affect many Americans annually and can leave lasting symptoms. The disruption of blood flow which occurs during a stroke alters many of the processes handled by the brain,including speech, mobility, the senses, thinking, and memory. A multitude of different healthcare providers employ a wide variety of methods in stroke rehabilitation with the goal of… Read More
Researchers Reflect on New Alzheimer’s Blood Test
From its onset, Alzheimer’s disease can be a tricky diagnosis for physicians to recognize. Forgetting small things comes with age, so family and physicians must carefully examine the daily routine of a potential Alzheimer’s patient. Thankfully, while there is still much to learn, researchers have made significant progress in determining who has the greatest risk… Read More
Spinal Manipulation Therapy Could Lessen Central Pain Sensitization, Study Reveals
Millions of Americans suffer from lower back pain. Some treatment options that sufferers of lower back pain can try are remaining active, applying heat, taking medication or seeking the help of a healthcare professional, according to the National Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine. When the pain becomes uncomfortable and disrupts daily living, then an… Read More
Studies Reveal that Tart Cherries May Reduce Degenerative Brain Disease Symptoms
Researchers are constantly working to unravel the mysteries of the human brain. One of the biggest mysteries is the proliferation of diagnosed degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Researchers have found that numerous substances can be linked with a decrease in symptoms of these diseases. For instance, chocolate has been shown in… Read More
Study Reveals Children Should Cut Mental Strain While Recovering from Concussion
For years, brain researchers have speculated that the brain requires a period of rest in order to heal and recover from a concussion. In studies involving animals, scientists have observed that brain cells experience a significant amount of activity during an injury, which in turns requires the brain to use “an enormous amount of fuel… Read More
Risk of PTSD Doubled for Marines Who Suffered TBI, Study Reveals
Traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder are devastating conditions that men and women in the armed forces can sustain before or after a deployment. Many studies link the two conditions, revealing that there is an increased chance an individual may develop PTSD if he or she has experienced head trauma. A 2012 UCLA study… Read More