Health Topics / Brain Health

When it comes to medical emergencies, few conditions demand faster action than a stroke or heart attack. But how can you tell the difference? While both are serious, life-threatening events caused by disrupted blood flow, they affect different organs and...

For nearly two decades, Sheila woke up every day wondering how much her head would hurt and how long she’d have to push through it.An analyst by trade, Sheila spends most of her day immersed in data, audits and problem-solving....

Para Katie Rangel, las últimas semanas de su último año de secundaria debían estar llenas de emoción: comprar un vestido de graduación, celebrar su inminente graduación y soñar con el futuro. En cambio, solo unos días antes de su último año...

If you've ever wondered whether the headache you’re experiencing is a sinus headache vs. a migraine, you're not alone. The two share surprisingly similar symptoms, making it challenging to identify which one is causing your discomfort. And here’s something that...

If you or someone around you was experiencing a stroke, could you spot the signs? According to the CDC, stroke is the and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke can happen to anyone—any age, any time....

Do you experience jaw pain or tenderness along with headaches? These two issues could be connected. The joint that connects your jaw to your skull is called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. And as many as 5-12% of people report...

If you feel a headache coming on throughout the day, it's good to know that it doesn't always have to stop you in your tracks. There are steps you can take to prevent and quickly treat headaches. When your head...

When that familiar discomfort starts creeping across your head, do you reach for the medicine cabinet without giving it much thought? Understanding whether you're experiencing a regular headache or a migraine can make all the difference in how you treat...

Paying attention to what you eat is always important, but diet plays an even bigger role when you’re not feeling well. For people living with frequent headaches or migraines, certain foods can often be a trigger for a headache to...

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...

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...

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...

Este es el escenario: Tiene un fuerte dolor de cabeza, así que toma su analgésico de venta libre (OTC) preferido. Su dolor de cabeza mejora y usted se alegra de no sentirse tan mal como antes de tomarlo. Pero entonces...

Su corazón y su cerebro pueden ser órganos separados, pero están notablemente interconectados. Comprender esta relación vital puede ayudarle a proteger tanto su salud cardiovascular como cognitiva a medida que envejece. Esto es lo que debe saber sobre la salud del corazón y del cerebro. Cómo...

Su cerebro es el centro de control de su cuerpo, influyendo en todo, desde sus pensamientos y emociones hasta su memoria y toma de decisiones. Al igual que el resto de su cuerpo, su cerebro se nutre de buenos hábitos y cuidados diarios. Las opciones que...

El tema de los tumores cerebrales puede venir acompañado de muchos conceptos erróneos. Desde los síntomas de los tumores cerebrales hasta las opciones de tratamiento, estos tipos de tumores son a menudo complejos e incomprendidos. Los tumores cerebrales son también relativamente infrecuentes, especialmente cuando se trata de...

En esta época del año, las bajadas y bajadas de temperaturas y las manchas de tiempo tanto estacional como fuera de temporada ponen a prueba al mejor de nosotros; es suficiente para provocarle un dolor de cabeza. De lo que hablamos concretamente es de las cefaleas por presión barométrica -a menudo denominadas...

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....

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...

¿Siente presión, sensación de plenitud o dolor en los senos nasales? Es una preocupación común. Cada año, millones de personas visitan al médico por problemas relacionados con los senos nasales o dolores de cabeza. Cuando estos espacios vacíos en la frente, los costados de la nariz y las mejillas se irritan,...