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Is dementia hereditary? Understanding your family’s risk

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Mar 3, 2025

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it’s natural to wonder if the condition might run in the family. Understanding the role genetics play in dementia can help you make informed decisions about your health and the health of...

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Can stress cause a stroke? The link between high blood pressure and brain health

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Feb 25, 2025

Stress is a predictable part of life, but we often don’t pay enough attention to its effects on our overall health. Most of the time, these may be pretty minor—but in some cases, maybe not so minor. One question that...

Why is my hand shaking? What causes hand tremors and when to seek help

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Feb 19, 2025

Have you ever noticed your hand shaking while you pour your morning coffee or stand in line at the grocery store? Shaky hands, or “hand tremors” as they are medically known, are more common than you might think. Some people...

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What are rebound headaches? How to break the cycle

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Jan 30, 2025

Here’s the scenario: You have a nasty headache, so you pop your over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication of choice. Your headache improves, and you’re happy that you don’t feel as bad as you did before you took it. But then, you...

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Whole body wellness: The vital connection between your heart and brain health

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Jan 27, 2025

Your heart and brain may be separate organs, but they're remarkably interconnected. Understanding this vital relationship can help protect both your cardiovascular and cognitive health as you age. Here’s what you need to know about heart and brain health. How...

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6 daily habits for a healthy brain and clear mind

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Jan 22, 2025

Your brain is the control center of your body, influencing everything from your thoughts and emotions to your memory and decision-making. Just like the rest of your body, your brain thrives on good habits and daily care. The choices you...

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Busting 4 common brain tumor myths

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Jan 15, 2025

The topic of brain tumors can come with a lot of misconceptions. From brain tumor symptoms to treatment options, these types of tumors are often complex and misunderstood. Brain tumors are also relatively uncommon, especially when it comes to cancerous...

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Barometric pressure headaches: When weather is a pain in the head

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Dec 16, 2024

At this time of year, dips and drops in temperatures and spots of both seasonal and unseasonal weather test the best of us—it’s enough to give you a headache. What we’re talking about specifically is barometric pressure headaches—often referred to...

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How to prevent migraines: 3 ways to stop headaches before they start

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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....

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The future of Alzheimer’s care: New treatments bringing new hope

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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...

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Feeling the pressure? Strategies and treatments for sinus headache relief

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Sep 17, 2024

Feeling pressure, fullness or pain around your sinuses? It’s a common concern. Each year, millions of people visit the doctor for sinus-related issues or headaches. When these empty spaces in your forehead, sides of your nose and cheeks get irritated,...

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5 reasons why you’re waking up with headaches

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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...

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Luke’s story: Living life to the fullest with early-stage Alzheimer’s

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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...

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Against all odds: Jamey’s inspiring comeback after being paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome

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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....

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5 ways to take charge of your epilepsy care and prevent seizures

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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...

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Move for your mind: The connection between exercise and brain health

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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...

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Testing for Parkinson’s: Could a simple skin test help diagnose Parkinson’s sooner?

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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,...

Dementia signs: How to know when it’s time to talk to your doctor

Dementia signs: How to know when it’s time to talk to your doctor

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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...

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Understanding frontotemporal dementia: What it is, symptoms and tips for caregivers

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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...

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Think you’re having a stroke? It could be something else

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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...