Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

Can weather trigger migraine and headaches? Yes, and here’s what you need to know.

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 migraine…

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Neurosciences, Stroke

There’s nothing mini about a ‘mini stroke’

Mini stroke symptoms can be the same as a stroke, but may pass after a few minutes or hours. However, “mini stroke” isn’t an accurate name for what’s happening —…

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Neurosciences

Neurosurgeon discusses brain aneurysm story shared by ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Emilia Clarke

You may know actor Emilia Clarke from the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” She plays Daenerys Targaryen, a central character in the show. If you’re not a huge fan…

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Epilepsy, Neurosciences

Choice of medications for epilepsy seizures can make all the difference

Choosing the right epilepsy medication can have a big effect on the frequency of your seizures and your quality of life. First, finding the right medication depends on what type…

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Epilepsy, Heart, Heart Rhythm Center, Neurosciences

Is it syncope or a seizure? Both can cause loss of consciousness

Syncope and seizure both can cause a loss of consciousness, but there are important differences. Syncope — commonly referred to as passing out or fainting — often results from a…

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Heart Attack, Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences, Stroke

The migraine with aura stroke risk and ways to lessen it

Some people who experience migraine face an increased stroke risk, but there are ways to lessen the danger, according to Brian M. Plato, D.O., headache and migraine specialist with Norton…

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Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Norton Healthcare nurse, 10 years seizure-free, living her dream after brain surgery

Very rarely does the average person stop in the middle of the work day to count their blessings. Often, living day to day is taken for granted. But for Emily…

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Neurosciences, Stroke

Strokes can happen at any age

Strokes don’t just happen to older people. They can happen at any age. When a younger person has a stroke, it can upend their life as a romantic partner, as…

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Epilepsy, Neurosciences

Keppra rage is rare, but can be very real for seizure patients

The widely used anti-seizure medication Keppra can cause rare but serious behavioral side effects, including what users of the drug have called “Keppra rage.” “It’s important to let your health…

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Memory, Neurosciences

How to know when it’s time to seek memory care

Dementia is characterized by a progressive loss of mental functioning, whether from Alzheimer’s disease or another condition. The result is an ongoing loss of memory and thinking ability. Dementia also…

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Neurosciences, Stroke

Warning signs of a stroke in a woman

Much like heart attack symptoms, there are some common stroke symptoms that men and women share, but there are some subtle differences for women. In women, stroke warning signs can…

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Neurosciences, Stroke

With or without a family history of stroke, lifestyle habits affect risks

If someone in your family has had a stroke, your risk of a stroke is higher. Stroke sometimes can be the result of genetics, passed from one generation to the…

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