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While influencing factors like culture and family play a role in determining universal differences between the male and female genders, there’s a far more fundamental element at play: neurological…

Physicians agree that sleep, exercise and a healthy diet all factor into brain health. Annual checkups with your physician to address things like sleep, depression and memory loss are vital to keeping…

In July 2022, Seth Hutchinson was going about his day when he noticed the right side of his body felt a bit heavy. “And not normal heavy,” Seth said.

An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from migraines, and most of them are women. Headaches are three times more common in women than men (17% in women vs 6% in men), which means women more than…

Studies show that many neurological issues affect men and women differently, and that one gender can be more susceptible to an issue than the other. For example, women are more at risk for conditions…

Carolyn Goldschmidt, MD, is a neurologist with Endeavor Health Medical Group with offices in Evanston and Chicago. She completed her residency at Loyola University Medical Center and her fellowship in…

Video games are a multibillion-dollar industry that could be worth $321 billion by 2026, a 2022 PwC report says. Clearly, the bubble isn’t bursting anytime soon. How do video games affect a growing…

In August 2022, Thomas Gilmore, of Naperville, was stopped due to heavy traffic on the Stevenson Expressway and was rear-ended by a car going approximately 40 miles per hour — an accident that left…

We all know that stress can cause physical ailments like headaches, ulcers, chest pain and decreased appetite, to name a few. But too much stress can also potentially lead to changes in the brain…

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. It can be a confusing and frightening condition, but with the support of your healthcare team and the right…

Epilepsy affects people of all ages and children are no exception. Pediatric epilepsy specialists provide support by tailoring treatment plans to meet a child's specific needs with the goal of…

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent and unprovoked seizures. While seizures themselves can be frightening, it is important to know that epilepsy is treatable. With proper…