Play It Safe: Sports & TBI

By Maria Cozette | November 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Play It Safe: Sports & TBI

A brain injury can occur upon impact to the head and most of the time, we hear about such injuries in sports.  Some of the most common are football, boxing, judo, and ice hockey.  So what is a brain injury?  The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as, “ A disruption in the normal…

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Living with Parkinson’s: Newly Diagnosed

By Maria Cozette | October 27, 2020 | Comments Off on Living with Parkinson’s: Newly Diagnosed

The initial stage of Parkinson’s is characterized by particular symptoms and it’s important to know the signs and get specialized treatment to minimize the advancement of the disease.  According to Parkinson’s Foundation, nearly one million Americans are currently living with Parkinson’s and have had to make significant lifestyle changes.  More than 10 million people worldwide…

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Migraine Prevention: Everyday Habits

By Maria Cozette | October 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Migraine Prevention: Everyday Habits

We know how awful it can be to deal with a migraine.  Often times, it is debilitating and prevents us from socializing, or even going to work.  It’s important to understand changes in everyday lifestyle habits that can prevent migraines.  Some of the things that make our headaches worse are the very things we should…

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