Posts by Britton Cartwright
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
March 2020 Health Observance: Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness March is Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month! The week of March 8 – 14 serves as the week focused on providing awareness of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). There are about 100 million people in the United States living with MS. By sharing their stories, we help people better understand life…
Read MoreBrain Health Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is not only a great form of exercise, but it also provides several health benefits for the brain. A yoga routine involves a series of poses and breathing exercises that help strengthen the muscles and improve the cardiovascular system. There are certain poses that have been shown to have a relaxing effect on the…
Read MoreWhen Should My Child See a Pediatric Neurologist?
A Pediatric Neurologist has specialized training to treat disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system in children under the age of eighteen. Here are some examples of neurological disorders treated by a Pediatric Neurologist: Behavioral Disorders, such as ADHD Headaches Cerebral Palsy Epilepsy Developmental Disorders Autism ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and…
Read MoreWhat are Headaches?
(Courtesy Migraine.com) (Part 1 Classification, Causes and Triggers) Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints; most people experience them at some point in their life. They can affect anyone regardless of age, race, and gender. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that almost half of all adults worldwide will experience a headache in any given…
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