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Would you realize if you, or someone you loved, was suffering a brain aneurysm? We’ve created a list of 5 facts and symptoms of a brain aneurysm.

Seizures are often associated with epilepsy, but there are a number of non-epileptic triggers of a seizure as well such as stress, certain medications and alcohol withdrawal. Seizures are actually the result of a sudden surge of electrical energy in the brain, and while they can look violent, they are usually not dangerous for the […]

Alzheimer’s disease is not the only condition that affects brain functionality. In fact, Harvard researchers point out that more than 50 conditions can cause or mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It’s a potentially dangerous mixup that can be avoided by knowing more about these other conditions.

High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is a condition characterized by excessive levels of fats, or lipids, in the blood. It is a common disease in the US with over three-million new diagnoses recorded per year. To help protect yourself, we’ve compiled a list of the 12 ways to help manage high cholesterol.

June is Aphasia Awareness Month, but many have likely never heard of this progressive and degenerative communication disorder that can affect speech and language, both verbal and written. Aphasia typically results after a brain injury, such as a stroke, head trauma, or tumor, causing brain cell damage to the areas of the brain responsible for speech (left side) and/or communication […]

This pastime offers unlimited ways to bend, squat, tug, pull, and dig to get fit while opening the mind and mood to the positive benefits of open air, sunshine, and the good, old fashioned meditative practice of digging in the dirt. So get ready to get those hands and knees dirty! Let’s all benefit from what we reap and sow in the garden.