When you think about your health, it’s easy to focus on your heart, diet and state of mind. However, your lungs are at work every moment, fueling your body with oxygen and keeping you moving.
When an adult visits their doctor complaining of muscle weakness that is gradually getting worse, and may be accompanied by fatigue and muscle twitching, their doctor may run a test for adult-onset
We often associate exercise with great physical health, and for good reason.
The understanding of concussions is consistently evolving and improving.
A concussion can be a confusing and scary experience. With proper medical attention, most recover quickly, but around 20% of patients need extra support to fully heal.
Your memory holds your stories, connections and sense of self. It helps you navigate daily life and gives you confidence in the things you do.
Sleep. We all need it to function and live a healthy life.
What does lack of sleep do to you? And, how do you know when your body needs more rest?
Our bodies depend on vitamins for nearly every essential bodily function.
Pictured above, from left to right: Katerina Markopoulou, MD, helped patient María-Paz Salas manage her tremors and movement symptoms.
Music can play on our emotions. Certain songs can make us feel sad, happy, nostalgic, or get us up on our feet to dance.
Music legend Billy Joel’s recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus or NPH, has brought more attention to this relatively uncommon, debilitating condition.
The act of swallowing, something we do hundreds of times a day, usually doesn’t require much thought or concentration. But what happens when swallowing becomes difficult — or even impossible?
