Neurosciences, News

Theaters post warnings about seizure concerns during ‘Incredibles 2’

If you’ve ever fired up an Xbox or PlayStation, you’ve likely seen the warning that certain video games can cause seizures. Recently, some theaters have posted health-related warning signs about…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, Heart Attack, Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences, Stroke

Women with migraine have higher risk of heart attack, stroke and A-fib

A study published in the British Medical Journal earlier this year supports findings that previous studies have shown: Migraine may increase a person’s risk for heart attack, stroke and other…

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Golf helps Parkinson’s patients tee off against their disease

Jay Miller gripped his golf club and looked down at his ball resting on the green earth below. He paused and took his swing. Smack! The ball sailed across the…

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Neurosciences, News

Stroke myths debunked

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association. But what do you really know about…

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Neurosciences, News

Even one concussion increases risk for Parkinson’s disease, study shows

The diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers who examined a group of 165,000 veterans…

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Innovative procedure gives epilepsy patient his life back

Justin Hardesty’s heart raced. He thought he was having a panic attack. But it was much worse. He was having a seizure. “All of a sudden, I felt freaked out,”…

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Norton Healthcare nationally recognized for MS care

Norton Healthcare recently gained national recognition for its treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). Norton Neurology Services and Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center have been officially recognized as a Center for…

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Stephen Hawking and ALS: Survivability is improving with medical advancements

While cosmologist Stephen Hawking’s life was notable for many reasons, his death brought into focus his 1963 diagnosis with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Hawking was expected to live two years….

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Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

Weather shifts are no fun for those with migraine

Jokes and memes about Kentucky weather abound: You can have all four seasons in a day! One day it’s 70 degrees, the next it’s snowing. But for people who get…

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Neurosciences, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

From MS diagnosis to a Master of Science in six years

15“It was like I had the breath knocked out of me.” Owen Mercer is a talker. But one January day in 2012, he sat there silent. Doctors confirmed a diagnosis….

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Neurosciences, News

Do you know what a seizure looks like?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in August 2017 that there are more people living with epilepsy in the United States than ever before. More than 3.4…

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Dementia, Neurosciences, Sports Health

New CTE research gives former professional boxer hope

James Pritchard vividly remembers his professional boxing career, down to details of almost every match. And there were dozens upon dozens of matches. “This is me back in the ‘80s….

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