Traumatic Brain Injury
Like with any part of the body, your brain can get injured. You may have heard this referenced under many names such as a concussion, stroke, shaken baby syndrome, cerebral contusion or a traumatic...
Why are we all different colors?
Wherever you are right now, take a look around at anyone nearby. If you're alone, picture some people you've seen recently. Consider how hands, hair, mouthes, eyes, on everyone are all different...
Dopaminergic Neurons in Parkinson’s Disease
A friend of my family was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD) a few years ago. She was, and still is, a very active member of her community. She hosts prayer evenings, children's groups to teach...
An Introduction to Dementia
It's 7am. I wake up full of excitement. I'm 9 years old and today I'm going to have my first Christmas. I slip out of bed. The floor is icy so I dance on edge of balls of my feet to the door....
Epilepsy A-Z: Common and Rare Types of Epilepsy (Part 3)
Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) characterized by nerve cell activity disruption resulting in seizures. In a previous article, we introduced what seizures are and how they...
Epilepsy A-Z: Common and Rare Types of Epilepsy (Part 2)
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by persistent seizures. Previously, we discussed epilepsy broadly covering what seizures are and how they manifest and develop. We also...
Epilepsy A-Z: Common and Rare Types of Epilepsy (Part 1)
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder defined by recurrent seizures. Previously, we discussed what seizures are including how they manifest and progress. We briefly examined the broad types of...
What is Epilepsy?
A girl is laughing. She is sitting in the kitchen munching on peanuts, enjoying the cracking of the shells and joking with her sister. Her parents are relaxing nearby; all is well. Looking at the...
The Latest in Stem Cell Therapy Research for Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury/Disease SCI/D (or simply SCI) is defined as damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal, the result of which is often permanent changes in the...