Brain atrophy is a wasting away of brain cells, or more accurately, the loss of brain neurons and the connections between them that are essential for functioning properly. This can result in communication difficulties, loss of muscle strength, seizures, and even more advanced problems such as dementia. There are a number of factors that can […]
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Also known as cerebral atrophy, this can occur as a result of many diseases of the brain (including strokes, traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer’s, and others), resulting in a loss of brain neurons (and brain mass). The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke notes brain atrophy can be generalized – meaning the entire brain has […]
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Most of us are familiar with amnesia, which is generally defined as memory loss, and its causes, from brain injury to alcoholism to dementia to mental health trauma (such as post-traumatic stress disorder). But there’s much less knowledge when it comes to the various treatment options available to people suffering from significant memory loss. The […]
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You’ve done the word puzzles, the Sudoku, the memory games, and those are all great, but why not switch up your brain exercises? Just like physical exercise, switching up your routine can speed up development in areas that may be lagging behind. Perhaps you should change your thinking about how to give your brain a […]
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For people with dystonia, a neurological disorder, involuntary muscle contractions are part of everyday life. It can be isolated to one muscle in the body (focal) or affect a series of muscles (generalized), causing violent-looking movements and abnormal postures. Dystonia – affecting only about 1-percent of the population—can come on slowly and progress, eventually severely […]
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While much crying ensues and you probably start to panic, there are some things to keep in mind about kids and head injuries.
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