Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, so let’s look at TBI and the research being done toward better understanding traumatic brain injury and previously overlooked causes.
INFOGRAPHIC: Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury
The impact of traumatic brain injury can be serious for those affected, their loved ones and public health. Learn the facts, who’s most at risk and more.
QUIZ: Check Your TBI Intel
Stay head smart! We’ve all heard of concussions, but any head injury can be serious. Being informed is the first step to staying safe and recognizing risks. Check your TBI intel with this quiz.
RECIPE: Chickpea Pancakes
These savory (and gluten-free) chickpea pancakes from Cleveland Clinic use chickpea flour and chopped baby spinach for essential nutrients. Mediterranean spices and dill provide essential flavor, morning or night.
My Brother, Kevin O’Donnell, and His Heroic ALS Journey
Kevin O’Donnell didn’t let the devastating diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) impede his activism. Here is his courageous story.
INFOGRAPHIC: ALS By The Numbers
ALS is a progressive disease with no known cure. We have put together the latest statistics on ALS to show the impact this disease has had.
ALS: How Much Do You Know?
How much do you know about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
Vertigo: When You Think You’re in Motion (but You’re Not)
I woke from a runaway roller coaster nightmare to discover I wasn’t really dreaming. Here is my personal experience with vertigo, and my quest to regain balance.
INFOGRAPHIC: Vertigo Quick Facts
Vertigo is the distortion of the reality of normal motion, often exaggerating it to the extreme. It is also one of the most common complaints patients make to doctors. We’ve put together some quick facts so you can identify...
QUIZ: Is Dizzy a Disease? Test your Vertigo Senses
Is Vertigo a disease? What are its effects? Test your knowledge with this quiz….
I’ve Misplaced My Keys Again—Do I Have Alzheimer’s?
Lots of her older friends have Alzheimer’s on their minds. Maybe they can stop worrying so much.
INFOGRAPHIC: Alzheimer’s Disease by the Numbers
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive illness that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
POP QUIZ: What is Alzheimer’s? I forget…
Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common type of dementia, destroys memory, is progressive and is incurable. But risk can be reduced with lifestyle changes to support brain health. Refresh your memory with this quiz.
Migraine: A Head-thumping Monster Headache
If you’ve ever had a migraine you know it’s the Godzilla of all headaches. Migraines impact people in different ways, but victims will tell you that it’s severe and temporarily debilitating.
Migraine Triggers and Treatments
Migraines are thought to be caused by the brainstem’s interaction with the trigeminal nerve, a major pain pathway in the body. Imbalances in the brain—including serotonin, which helps regulate pain in the nervous system—may be...
A Watchful Eye on the Ocular Migraine
Migraines cause visual disturbances called auras, like zig-zaggy bright lines, blind spots, or seeing stars. Read more »
Migraine Pain: The Numbers Game
Sources: World Health Organization; New England Journal of Medicine; American Migraine Foundation; webmd.com; healthline.com