Category Archives: Brain Function

Simple partial seizures, also known as focal onset aware seizures (or “focal seizures” for short), begin in one area of the brain and the person remains alert and able to function. These seizures are brief, lasting only seconds to minutes, and are generally experienced by people with epilepsy. There are many types of treatment options ...click here to read more

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), as the name suggests, is a disorder that leads to cognitive decline. It is known to be one of the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, but that isn’t always the case. It could be the result of some other underlying health issue, accident, stress, or deficiency. Having said that, ...click here to read more

Your brain needs blood to function, so when blood flow becomes restricted, problems can arise. One condition known as vertebrobasilar insufficiency refers to reduced blood flow to the back of the brain. Blood travels to the back of the brain through two vertebral arteries, which are joined by the basilar artery. Blockage of these arteries ...click here to read more

A new study has produced information suggesting that there could be an association between anxiety and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The connection was found between elevated amyloid beta levels and increased anxiety symptoms. The findings back up the hypothesis that neuropsychiatric symptoms could be an early representation of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Alzheimer’s disease causes ...click here to read more

Lacunar infarct is a type of stroke that occurs when one of the arteries supplying blood to the brain gets blocked. These arteries are quite small, which makes them vulnerable to damage. While most arteries in the body gradually become smaller, the arteries of the lacunar stroke branch off a large high-pressure artery. Lacunar stroke ...click here to read more

Dementia is a term most Americans are familiar with, but many may not be aware of vascular dementia. About 15 to 20 percent of older adults who suffer from dementia actually have vascular dementia. Vascular dementia occurs when part of the brain isn’t getting enough blood carrying the oxygen and nutrients it requires. Some people ...click here to read more

There’s no denying the fact that as we age, our memory becomes a bit faulty. This decline in memory for some can be minor, while others can progress from mild cognitive impairment to full-on dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Although age is a large contributing factor to memory loss, your favorite beverage could be too. If ...click here to read more

Akinsesia is a word that means “lacking movement” or “without movement,” but essentially, it is a motor disorder. Here we outline the different causes, symptoms and potential treatments of this often neurologically based condition. Akinesia is a word that is made up of the prefix “a,” which means without, and the Greek word “kinesis,” meaning ...click here to read more

Common New Year’s resolutions include eating better, exercising, and stopping smoking. But what about improving your sleep? Many people overlook the importance of sleep, but it is an integral part of maintaining overall good health. So, if improving your sleep wasn’t a priority before, why not make it one this year? Here are three items ...click here to read more

Vascular dementia is a term used to characterize thought processes caused by some sort of brain damage. Here we look specifically at stages of vascular dementia and life expectancy of stroke dementia patients. Vascular dementia means that someone has problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, and memory related to brain damage from impaired blood flow to ...click here to read more

A partial seizure is a surge of electrical activity in just one area of the brain. These seizures are also known as focal onset seizures. A focal seizure can happen for a number of different reasons, so determining the underlying cause is the key to proper treatment. People who suffer from partial seizures or focal ...click here to read more

City life is often promoted as being luxurious and exciting, but perhaps we just aren’t built for this type of constant stimulation. Bright lights, constant noise, and the increased levels of pollution city dwellers breathe in on a daily basis could be causing us more harm than good. The constant stressors that living in a ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting disease that can affect virtually any part of the human body. Everything from muscle control to the optic nerves in the eye responsible for our vision can become compromised, leading multiple sclerosis sufferers to have difficulty in all aspects of their lives. The condition is thought to be the ...click here to read more

It can be hard to stay on track with your health and weight during the holiday ‘eating season’ – Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, etc. With all the extra snacking and feasting, and time consuming shopping and holiday events that keep you from exercising, November and December can seem like an extended period of bad-habit ...click here to read more