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My head hurts! Is it a migraine or just a normal headache?

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Sep 8, 2020

Do you often find yourself having trouble deciphering if the pain you’re feeling is just a bad headache or a migraine? Don’t worry — you aren’t alone. Headaches and migraines can be difficult to distinguish, even for practiced healthcare providers. ...

How to get virtual concussion treatment at home

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Jul 22, 2020

Are you or a loved one experiencing concussion symptoms? If you’re worried you may have experienced a concussion, it’s important to get checked out right away—an untreated concussion can be dangerous. The good news is, if your concussion is mild,...

Concussion signs and symptoms

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Jun 30, 2020

With up to 3.8 million sports-related concussions occurring each year, it is possible that you or someone in your family will at some point sustain a concussion. And athletes aren’t the only ones susceptible to a concussion—it can happen to anyone.While...

Could a sudden behavior change be delirium?

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Jun 20, 2020

Delirium is a change in thinking and attention that comes on quickly, over a few hours or days. Family or friends are often the first to notice the changes that could signal delirium. If you notice such changes, reacting quickly...

Blood clot or not? How to recognize the signs

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Mar 12, 2020

When Bennett Glazer’s shortness of breath wouldn’t go away after a few months, he knew something was off. He had also developed a mild cough and was having trouble sleeping, all unusual symptoms for this fit 74-year-old. Others also noticed...

The evolution of concussion treatment

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Mar 3, 2020

As doctors and researchers, our understanding of concussions continues to evolve. We know much more now than we did even five years go. We now understand that every concussion is different, and that different people will experience concussions in different...

Top migraine food triggers and how to deal with them

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Sep 16, 2019

Migraine food triggers are common. While some are obvious, many other food triggers can be quite difficult to determine. For one, when you eat a food, it may not trigger a headache right away — in fact, it can take...

Afraid of dementia? These lifestyle changes can lower your risk

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Aug 26, 2019

Do you fear aging? With the prevalence of dementia increasing, many people fear getting old. Thanks to medical advancements, our bodies are living longer, but what about our minds? By 2060, it’s estimated that 14 million people in the U.S....

Could low cholesterol actually raise your stroke risk?

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Jul 12, 2019

You’re likely well aware of the dangers of high cholesterol. Over time, elevated cholesterol — specifically LDL cholesterol, the kind many people refer to as “bad” cholesterol — causes your arteries to harden and narrow. Having high cholesterol can significantly...

Photophobia: How to cope with light sensitivity

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Jul 8, 2019

Have you ever walked out of a dark movie theater in the middle of the day? Like most people, you probably squint and find the light uncomfortable for a brief period.This is an instance of photophobia (light sensitivity). Photophobia is...

How headaches change after you turn 50

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Jun 12, 2019

I frequently hear astonishment (and gratitude) in people’s voices when I tell them that headache specialists like me exist. But there is good reason for what we do. In fact, there are over 39 million headache sufferers in the United...

10 steps to a happier, healthier brain

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Jun 3, 2019

Many things in life are out of our control but fortunately, brain health isn’t one of those things. Did you know it’s possible to actually improve your brain’s performance from the inside out?Making the decision to appreciate, protect and nourish...

How an education-based support group helps traumatic brain injury survivors thrive

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Mar 6, 2019

Adjusting to life after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is daunting, challenging and life-changing. A TBI affects all areas of a person’s life, from your physical and mental health to your relationships and career. Adjusting after this life-altering event can...

How innovative brain surgery ended tremors for this Navy veteran with Parkinson’s

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Nov 11, 2018

Imagine not being able to sleep, eat, shower or the other little things we all do every day without a thought. For years, this was my life with an aggressive form of early-onset Parkinson’s disease.I could barely live my life.But...

How stroke care is evolving to improve patient recovery

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Nov 6, 2018

The story of medicine over the last 100 years has been one of tremendous progress.Over the past decade, care for stroke — a leading cause of death and disability in the United States — has seen particularly exciting advances. With...

In stroke care and treatment, every minute matters

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Sep 21, 2018

Stroke causes an estimated 140,000 deaths each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The longer a stroke is in progress, the greater the risk of permanent brain damage or death. This is why Comprehensive Stroke Centers are...

5 surprising reasons why you might have a headache

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Aug 16, 2018

We all get fleeting headaches from time to time. They come without warning, annoy us for a few minutes or hours and eventually fade away. But when headaches occur frequently or cause intense pain, it can be disruptive to your...

Can smartphones improve life for those with Alzheimer’s? New study explores

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May 10, 2018

Early detection is critical in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. That’s why researchers at Baylor Scott & White Research Institute are working on a potentially life-changing screening to identify new genes that could trigger the condition.Discovering new triggers would no...

Solving the mysteries of early-onset Alzheimer’s

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Mar 21, 2018

A dangerous assumption many make when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease is that it only affects the elderly. In reality, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of the death in the United States and can be diagnosed as early as...

New stroke guidelines shape treatment options

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Feb 20, 2018

Stroke is a highly disabling disease that affects nearly 800,000 Americans each year, and is the second leading cause of death worldwide.Fortunately, in recent years, much research and many resources have been dedicated toward stroke treatment and prevention, leading to...