Evidence To Link Migraine and Mental Health
The relationship of migraine and other mental health issues is a complicated one. It involves genetic, hormonal, environmental and lifestyle factors. It is for this reason that treatment options for migraine is more diverse than it was years ago. It takes into account all these other factors, like diet, exercise, biofeedback and other therapies that […]
Autism vs ADHD Differences in Children
Autism and ADHD are neurodevelopmental disorders that are separate conditions yet share some of the same symptoms. These symptoms can be difficult to discern when they take place in a young child. Oftentimes it will reveal itself when a child is at play or doing their homework. Although autism and ADHD can share some similar […]
Differences in Memory Types
Most scientists believe there are four main types of memory that come in different forms. The theory came about to help them understand more fully the spectrum of the human memory. The function of memory in the human body is an integration of the entire body’s nervous system being used to protect itself from harm […]
Long Term Memory Loss
Long term memory refers to the process of the brains ability to shift from its short term memory stores to creating a more permanent long term memory. These memories can begin forming from an hour ago to several decades or more ago. The cortex is where this whole process takes place within the brain, in […]
Rebound Headaches
Rebound headaches are caused by an excessive use of medication in treating a headache. These headaches can be more debilitating than the initial headache and can lead to long term health conditions. Rebound headaches can be difficult to treat with a high degree of success because most people who receive treatment go on to relapse […]
Seizures, what are they?
The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells called neurons. These neurons are responsible for how the brain communicates within itself and to the rest of the body by sending tiny bioelectrical currents to and from each other. This action is dependent on healthy brainwave oscillations from both the delivering neuron and […]
What Is Dravet Syndrome
Dravet syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy found in infants that is caused by a genetic mutation. It typically begins in the first year of life and affects approximately 1 in 40,000 infants in the U.S. Along with seizures, Dravet syndrome share common symptoms like, behavioral, cognitive dysregulation and mobility difficulties. Dravet syndrome was […]
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (Pseudoseizures): Symptoms, Causes
Pseudoseizures, also known as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), are a class of seizures that are a result of psychological distress as opposed to pathological brainwave activity. Typical epileptic seizures occur as a result of sudden electrical disturbances within neural pathways in the brain that cause a person to lose control of muscle and motor function. […]
The Stages and Timeline of Migraine
Migraine is a complex neurological disorder that causes head pain, light sensitivity, nausea and other symptoms that can vary with each episode. Migraine can have their own timeline from being an occasional or episodic variation that takes place every once in a while. Or a migraine can be more frequent, known as chronic where they […]
The Difference of Stress vs Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are the bodies natural survival response that engages when it is in a perceived dangerous situation. The response sets off an internal chain of events that alerts respiratory, circulatory and hormonal systems to be hyper focused and ready to deal with a threat. There is an increase of blood supply and hormones […]