Aging is an inevitable phenomenon for every person, yet it is the greatest risk factor for one of the most well known...

Imagine waking up one morning and realizing that one side of your face doesn’t move the way it used to. You try to smile, but only half...

You noticed someone with a new facial droop, one-sided weakness, and slurred speech, and they called an ambulance.  The patient was...

Introduction  A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a sudden blow, bump, or jolt to the head or body that...

Chest pain is largely viewed a major cause for concern, but it may not be what you expect. People often worry about heart problems or...

Understanding Pinched Nerves: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment A pinched nerve is a common but often painful condition that occurs when...

By Katharina Cangl HD is a condition that you can develop if you have inherited a particular genetic mutation. Over time, it may change...

What is spina bifida? Spina bifida is a birth defect associated with the incomplete development of the spine, particularly the neural...

The pupillary light reflex is a critical physiological response that allows the pupil to constrict in response to light, thereby...

Dementia is a syndrome characterized by the decline of cognitive functions, such as memory, language, motor control or reasoning....

All you need to know about dyslexia. What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability due to disruption in the brain,...

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...