Memory is something many of us believe we have, or don’t have. It can seem like it’s something that we’re born with, and if you can’t remember a new coworker’s name or the next doctor’s appointment, it’s just because you…
The number of people suffering from dementia in the UK has reached up to 850,000. With greater lifespans, people are living longer lives. That said, Dementia has turned into one of the most crucial healthcare issues in England. The older…
When it comes to the treatment of epilepsy, one of the possible treatments that have been rapidly gaining popularity is marijuana. The benefits of cannabis as a treatment for epilepsy as well as other neurological conditions is a widely debated…
Asthenia is a medical term which literally means ‘without strength’. Asthenia is more like a symptom itself rather than a disease. It is the feeling of being tired or fatigue. The word asthenia is now being used interchangeably with the…
Meningitis is a condition in which the protective membranes surrounding your membranes become inflamed which means they swell up. These membranes are known as meninges. Inflammation is the natural response of the body organs or tissue against a harmful stimulus.…
Apraxia is a medical illness on which a person is not able to use his or her muscle due to some neurological disorder. The person can not carry out skilled or fine learned movements despite having normal muscle and physical…
EEG stands for electroencephalogram. The test is useful to determine if a person has a mental or physical problem that affects the brain. Doctors can use the test to make sure all parts of the brain are functioning properly and…
According to a study completed in 2018 and published in Science Direct, research shows that lipid levels in the brain, glycosphingolipid levels to be specific, are altered in normal aging – more importantly, though, through experiments performed over time on several…
The brain and the spinal cord are immersed in a fluid called the cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid is responsible for providing nutrients and oxygen to, and removing waste and carbon dioxide from, the brain and the spinal cord. Lumbar puncture…
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a chronic, irreversible disease affecting the brain, leading to progressive memory loss and difficulty in functioning independently. It is the most common type of dementia. In dementia, a person develops difficulty with memory, language, ability to…