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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack myelin, which is the protective fatty sheath surrounding the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Areas of damaged myelin are called sclerosis, and the lack of myelin in these areas can lead to the interruption of signals to the brain –
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What techniques can a person use to work on improving their memory?
Have you noticed that it’s getting more difficult to remember details as you age? This forgetfulness is very common and will increase if you do not actively take steps to improve your memory. Memory is critical to learning and is the basis for which you understand the world around you. It is also what makes
Read MoreWhat Could Be Causing My Dizziness?
Dizziness is defined as feeling lightheaded, unsteady, or disoriented. You can feel mildly or severely dizzy, and there are many possible triggers. For instance, people with fragrance sensitivities can experience dizziness when exposed to them. Others may feel dizzy while in a car or boat. There’s dizziness caused by triggers and then there’s dizziness caused
Read MoreTypes of Seizures Common Among Children
A seizure occurs when there is a surge of electrical activity in the brain that causes symptoms such as jerking movements, a stiffening of the body, falling suddenly, and loss of consciousness. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder used to describe having two or more seizures, and while it is much more common in adults, it
Read MoreSeizures That Can Affect Children
Seizures can affect your child’s life in many ways. They can also cause discomfort, fear, and worry for you as a parent. Seizures can’t always be prevented, but there are things parents can do to help manage the condition as effectively as possible. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SEIZURES Generalized Seizures: The widespread electrical discharges of
Read MoreTreating Muscle Spasms at Home
Muscle spasms are common and can happen anytime and anywhere. You may be just working at your desk when suddenly you are attacked by pain accompanied by distracting muscle spasms. Or, you may be watching TV and suddenly have a cramp in your muscle, or you may wake up in the morning with agonizing pain
Read MoreWhy Is Improving Your Memory Something You Should Do Throughout Your Life?
Memory plays a key role throughout your life. You rely on it when learning, working, playing, and interacting with the world around you. You also rely on it when you get lost, when you need to create something new, and when you need to solve a serious problem. Memories shape us and help form the
Read MoreIs there treatment available to help curb dizziness?
Lightheadedness, feeling woozy and unbalanced, a sensation of movement of yourself or everything around you – there are many ways to describe dizziness. Experiencing it can be more disconcerting than just a temporary loss of your bearings if it is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or the sense that you are about to faint. Dizziness is
Read MoreWhat Are The Most Common Symptoms Of Someone Who Is Having A Seizure
A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain that can result in an episode of unusual behavior, movement, sensation, and level of consciousness. Seizures affect people differently and cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on which part of the brain is affected. What Causes A Seizure? Nerve cells in
Read MoreCauses of Stress Headaches
Headaches can vary from slight aches to sharp, throbbing pain. However, tension headaches – also called stress headaches – tend to be particularly severe and debilitating. It is estimated that more than 60% of Americans suffer from stress headaches, and they are more prevalent in women than in men. Tension headaches may be episodic or
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