News and overviews and of new studies in the field of neuroscience.
Before the end of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we think it’s important to acknowledge that over 55 million people around the world live with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Some may not even realize they have a memory issue. And while it’s true that some people may be at higher risk, it’s crucial…
Migraines are a huge burden on people who suffer from them, not just from crippling pain, but also the stress of never knowing if a migraine is going to crop up and ruin your day. Medication and avoiding potential triggers is often not enough to help people find relief from these frequent and intense headaches.…
All the knowledge and treatment options regarding mental health and the world of medicine as a whole have been developed over years of high-quality research about how the human body works, that much is obvious.
While the CDC has stated that the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19, or the coronavirus, in the United States is currently low, health officials are working toward developing a treatment option, educating Americans, and motivating individuals and businesses to initiate plans to prepare for a possible pandemic.
Mental health has become a serious issue that cannot be ignored. Depression, never-ending anxiety, and other debilitating disorders can feel impossible to overcome. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to 18 -year-old Kyle Gamboa, who took his own life by leaping from the Golden Gate Bridge five years ago.
The rapidly rising number of individuals affected by some form of mental health disorder has become a cause for serious concern. In the United States alone, one in five adults suffer from a mental illness. Globally, 15.5 percent of the population is afflicted, with an estimated 50 percent going largely untreated. While medical professionals, psychology…
The term “clinical study” may sound big and scary, but in reality, it’s just an efficient way to learn about certain mental health disorders and how to develop the most effective treatment plans for them in the future. The best way to get data that can actually prove useful in treating the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many other psychological disorders is by working with actual people.
In 1983, President Reagan declared November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, something that is still recognized today. With over five million people currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, it’s crucial to spread awareness on the debilitating disorder that currently does not have a cure.