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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. Knowing when to seek follow-up…

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. As the years go by, it’s natural to wonder how well your…

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? Smita Patel, DO, a board-certified neurologist and…

Our bodies depend on vitamins for nearly every essential bodily function. Vitamins play a vital role in many processes, including energy production, cell growth and development, boosting our immune…

Pictured above, from left to right: Katerina Markopoulou, MD, helped patient María-Paz Salas manage her tremors and movement symptoms. María-Paz Salas felt like she was walking with weights around her…

Music can play on our emotions. Certain songs can make us feel sad, happy, nostalgic, or get us up on our feet to dance. Research shows that music also has a powerful effect on our memory — so…

Music legend Billy Joel’s recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus or NPH, has brought more attention to this relatively uncommon, debilitating condition. Endeavor Health neurosurgeon William…

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? This…

Concussions are a common injury, particularly in contact sports like football or ice hockey. While many people completely recover from a concussion, others who experience multiple concussions might…

Have you ever experienced a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears that only you can hear? While tinnitus is annoying and often disconcerting, thankfully, it’s usually not a serious medical problem and…

Strokes are commonly associated with older people, and for good reason. Seventy-five percent of all strokes happen to people who are 65 or older. However, a growing number of young people are…

You’ve likely heard of meningitis, but how much do you actually know about it? The thought of an infection in the brain or spine is scary, but thankfully, meningitis is treatable. If a doctor can…