Memories are what make us who we are. They allow us to process the environment around us, make changes to our behavior, and most...

For decades, the prevailing view in neuroscience has been that memories are exclusively the domain of neurons in the brain. However, a...

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. It slowly destroys memory, thinking,...

Overview: Whether you have experienced the leaden weight in your stomach before a speech or had your vision spiral when you stand on a...

Imagine a storm that's brewing right behind your eyes, one that lasts for hours or days, that strikes without mercy inside your head. A...

Introduction to the Vestibular System The vestibular system is a collection of sensory organs in the inner ear that help you maintain...

Figure 1. Normal Foot vs. Charcot Foot By Nikki Elmi Charcot foot is a progressive, degenerative condition that severely impacts the...

Music therapy (MT) is a non-pharmacological treatment widely used to deal with dysfunctions caused by various illnesses, particularly...

Imagine you or someone close to you suddenly starts feeling ill. They may feel sudden dizziness, difficulties with speech, or loss of...

Authored by Dianna Goodwin, MSN, RN Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects movement. It happens when the brain doesn’t make...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by airway collapse leading to episodes of breathing cessation. In North...

Stress. Caffeine. Lack of caffeine. Medications. Dehydration. Lack of sleep. Poor diet. Alcohol... Headaches can be caused by multiple...

Pain is a common, yet often under-recognized symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It affects approximately 40-80% of patients and can...

Caring for People with Alzheimer's Disease Caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease requires a compassionate, patient, and...

Epilepsy and brain tumours require surgeries with large incisions and long recovery periods. However, Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy...

Restless legs syndrome Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder...

The statistic that humans have a shorter attention span than goldfish is incorrect and over-simplified, but speaks to the recurring...

Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of brain cancer, arising from glial cells in the brain and spinal cord....

by Katharina Cangl What is ALS? Stephen Hawking, Lou Gehrig, and Jim "Catfish" Hunter have two things in common. First, they were...

Introduction Have you ever experienced random shooting sharp pains coming from your lower rectum? You’re not the only one, it’s quite...