Alzheimer’s disease is an excruciatingly difficult condition for both an individual and their family. The condition can lead to cognitive decline and memory issues, but like many conditions, the earlier intervention begins, the more successful treatment tends to be. However, one issue with Alzheimer’s is that it’s tough to diagnose in its early stages. But […]
Preventing Against Winter Head Injuries
Winter is coming, and that means we soon expect to see an uptick in head injuries from certain activities here in Minnesota. From winter sporting activities to black ice, the winter season can quickly lead to a severe head injury if you’re not careful. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some of […]
Could Heavier Individuals Be At A Higher Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease?
As a person’a weight increases, so too does their risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a new brain imaging study presented in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. In one of the largest studies examining the link between brain dysfunction and obesity, researchers analyzed over 35,000 functional neuroimaging scans involving more than 17,000 patients to get […]
How COVID-19 Affects The Brain
The novel coronavirus can have a significant impact on a number of different bodily systems. So far, we’ve mostly heard how COVID-19 impacts the heart, lungs and your respiratory system, but we’re starting to learn more about how the virus affects the brain and neurological system, and the information is somewhat concerning. The information is […]
Sports-Related Pediatric Head Injuries On The Decline
In a time when good news is a little bit harder to come by, there’s this – head injuries in youth sports are on the decline. According to research published in the July 2020 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, head injuries in youth contact sports have been falling off after rising over the last two […]
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