WHO describes brain health as the state of brain functioning across cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, behavioural, and motor domains. It allows a person to acknowledge their full potential throughout their life, regardless of the presence or nonappearance of brain diseases and…
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition in which the nerve cells send the wrong signals leading to seizures. Seizures are uncontrolled eruptions of electrical activities that cause changes in muscle movements, sensations, behaviors, and an individual’s overall awareness. It is…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that affects the nervous system, mainly the brain and spinal cord. It begins as your immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin cells in the nervous system – these are protein, protective shelters that…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden, unexpected injury that causes damage to the brain. It can be a result of a violent blow, shock, or bump to the head, which is a closed head injury. A TBI can…
A migraine is a headache that involves a throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, commonly on one side of the head. It is often followed by nausea, vomiting, and experiencing extreme sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine attack can…
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder which involves uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. It may also cause mental health changes in an individual. Parkinson’s disease is not curable and may be lifelong, however,…
WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition which causes problems with memory, reasoning, language, coordination and mood. It’s the most common type of dementia and this illness is usually seen in people over the age of 60.…
WHO IS A NEUROLOGIST? A neurologist is a medical professional specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases related to the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Neurological disorders and conditions can impact nearly every part of your body and these are experienced…
Neurology is the part of medical science which pertains to the study, diagnosis and treatment of the various disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex, molded system in the body that provides the function of adjusting…
WHAT IS NEUROLOGY? First, we will go through what exactly neurology is. Neurology is the study of the nervous system. It also involves the diagnosis and treatment of several conditions and illness associated with the nervous system – which consists…
