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Many strokes that occur could have been prevented, but it seems that there is a greater focus on stroke treatment than stroke prevention. Advancements have been seen in treatment of stroke, which improves patient outcomes, but unfortunately stroke prevention – monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol and heart conditions – is severely trailing behind. A prevention scale ...click here to read more

Cluster headaches and migraines both cause pain, but they are two different conditions. A cluster headache is a headache that occurs several times in a day, and is short in length and very painful. Cluster headaches may only affect one side of the head and pain is usually felt around the eyes. Cluster headaches can ...click here to read more

Ataxia is a neurological movement disorder that affects muscle coordination, disrupts balance and impairs walking. The effects of ataxia are due to damage caused to the cerebellum – a part of the brain that controls muscle coordination. There are many different types of ataxia; over 40 types are inherited. Some types of ataxia include cerebellar ...click here to read more

Lack of sleep can have many negative health consequences, and new findings suggest that it can negatively impact emotions as well. Lack of sleep has been found to impair the brain’s ability to regulate emotions due to fatigue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 30 percent of Americans receive less than ...click here to read more

If you make impulsive decisions you may have your parents to blame – or at least your genetics. The phenomenon is referred to as “delay discounting,” when we make decisions based on an immediate reward instead of waiting for a larger reward in the future. Delay discounting – or impulsive decision making – has been ...click here to read more

Sleep disorders and epileptic seizures are of higher prevalence in those with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the nervous system. Multiple studies have shown higher prevalence of other co-morbid disorders in those with multiple sclerosis, including sleep disorders and epileptic seizures. One study conducted a large scale review of other ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis fracture risk is higher with cadmium exposure – it also affects the kidneys. Cadmium is a metal element found all around our environment, but is most commonly found in industrial workplaces. The new study revealed that we are exposed to low levels of cadmium daily through food, smoking and even second-hand smoke. It gets ...click here to read more

There are many factors that can trigger a migraine, but research has shown that they may act through a common pathway. Common migraine triggers include stress, disrupted sleep, noise, odors and even diet. The pathway used by migraines has been found to involve oxidative stress. Researcher Dr. Jonathan Borkum studied migraine triggers from information published ...click here to read more

In many countries around the world, cellulitis is on the rise, and experts know that cellulitis risk from staph bacterial infection increases with obesity, as well as a weak immune system. Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection of the skin with the potential to have serious consequences. It impacts the surface of the skin and ...click here to read more

Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, is linked to an increased neuropathy (nerve damage) risk. The findings were published in JAMA Neurology, where researchers found a 2.5-fold increased risk of neuropathy. The prevalence of celiac disease is roughly one percent of the popular. The disease is categorized by having a gluten sensitivity. The first reports of celiac ...click here to read more

Researchers found that diabetics with foot complications may also have impaired cognitive function. “This study shows a clear correlation between diabetes and cognitive deterioration. Diabetes is a multi-system condition that affects the brain, and the risk of a diabetic developing dementia is twice that of a ‘normal’ person. Diabetic foot is a symptom that the ...click here to read more

If you need to know which way to go, your best bet is to ask a man, according to new research that suggests men have a better sense of direction than women. Although men and women specialize in their own tasks, researchers wanted to uncover if a good sense of direction has more to do ...click here to read more

Many studies as of late have been showing a strong connection between thyroid health and gut health. Other connections, too, have been made between the gut and other bodily functions, such as the gut-mind connection, which reveals how emotions and stress can trigger health problems in our gut. Recent studies have revealed a connection between the ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease – a form of dementia – is on the rise as our population continues to age. Alzheimer’s disease affects memory and cognitive function, which can make everyday living quite difficult. In 2015, there was ample news surrounding Alzheimer’s disease, especially regarding treatment and risk factors, which can increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more