Sleep, Memory Loss, and Dementia. Sleep is exceptionally important for our overall health… Maybe most importantly, our brain’s health. A recent paper in JAMA Neurology 2021, “Association of Short and Long Sleep Duration With Amyloid-β Burden and Cognition in Aging” looks at sleep duration in relation to memory loss and the development of amyloid plaques […]
“Can A Concussion or TBI Go Undetected?”
“I was injured in a car accident and have had many problems I think were related to a concussion for several years. Can a concussion or other brain injury go undetected? “
Your Neck’s Major Impact On Balance, Movement, and Brain Function
A study published in Experimental Brain Research looked at the neck’s influence on brain’s balance and knowing where we are in space. Researchers found that neck movement had a major impact on our brain’s ability to maintain these systems (the vestibular system). This is very important for people with losses of neck motion, neck pain, […]
Concussions (AKA mild Traumatic Brain Injuries)
Understanding Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussions Traumatic Brain Injuries are a major health problem that causes so many problems in so many people. Traumatic Brain Injuries (tbi) are the most common form of head injury and is often called a “concussion.” This tends to indicate less severe forms of tbis. Concussions don’t happen just […]
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