Brain health Posts

Migraine management: Warning signs, auras and treatment

Brain Health Sep 8, 2023

Migraine management can help you manage pain and frequency. Migraines are distinct from headaches because of the duration, severity and ...Read More

Slurred speech: Causes and treatment options

Brain Health Jul 19, 2023

Slurred speech happens when the muscles used for speech are weak or difficult to control. This can occur at any ...Read More

Boost brain health with an active mind and body

Brain Health May 3, 2023

Your brain health is important, and there are ways you can support it as you age. As people get older, ...Read More

Brain tumors: 3 things you should know

Brain Health, Cancer Care Apr 28, 2023

Brain tumors are one of the most worrisome diagnoses a person can receive in a doctor’s office, but technological advances ...Read More

Alzheimer’s screening and 3 ways to keep your mind sharp

Brain Health Nov 30, 2022

“As a society, we’re getting older. Because Alzheimer’s disease increases with age, naturally, we will see an increase, ” said ...Read More

Memory loss: What’s normal and what’s not?

Brain Health Sep 23, 2022

Even if your memory problems are caused by normal aging, your primary care doctor will be able to take steps to determine your baseline so it’s easier to detect if things get worse. ...Read More

Stroke and women: Know the signs

Brain Health, Women's Health Dec 10, 2021

Stroke is common – affecting nearly 800,000 people in the United States annually. Stroke happens when the blood flow to ...Read More

Back to enjoying life: One patient’s story

Wellness Nov 4, 2020

Editor’s note: The following patient interviews were conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. John Monnier was enjoying retirement in Ladysmith, ...Read More

Treating Parkinson’s symptoms improves quality of life

Wellness May 3, 2019

Parkinson’s is a disease of the brain that affects fine motor skills and balance. This progressive disorder happens when there ...Read More