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Studio Firma / Stocksy Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which is the general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions. Alzheimer's is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. It is characterized by memory loss and other declines in …

Migraine is a complex neurological disorder that causes moderate to severe headaches, usually on one side of the head, alongside other symptoms, such as light and sound sensitivity. About one in four people with migraine experience aura—a symptom that makes people see flashing lights or zig zag lines. Migraine is …

Photo: Getty Images Menopause is a natural part of aging for about half the population. It marks the end of fertility, as the ovaries gradually reduce sex-hormone production and monthly periods cease. But menopause is also a focus for researchers who are trying to unravel one of medicine's ongoing mysteries: …

Acupuncture involves stimulating specific parts of the skin, often through the use of thin needles. The practice has existed for thousands of years in Asian countries and is part of traditional Chinese medicine, per the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. More recently, Western medicine has been trying to …

When the pounding in your head starts to interrupt your life, it's time to talk to a healthcare professional about what your options are. Treatment for chronic migraines can be split into three categories: preventative treatments, acute (also called "abortive") treatments, and complementary treatments. “Most people with chronic migraines are …

Everything is loud, bright, and your head is pulsating with pain. You might even feel as though a vice grip is clenching your skull. Migraine sufferers know what it's like to have an entire day sidelined because of an irresistible urge to hide in a cool, dark room. But one …

Seizure symptoms go far beyond what you see in the movies, when a person drops to the ground and starts shaking. While that can happen, the reality is that there are many symptoms a person can have before and during a seizure—and some are more subtle than others. "What I like to …

Seizure symptoms go far beyond what you see in the movies, when a person drops to the ground and starts shaking. While that can happen, the reality is that there are many symptoms a person can have before and during a seizure—and some are more subtle than others. "What I like to …

Your brain cells need to communicate with each other—it's what enables you to think, act, feel, and experience the world around you. They do this through rapid electrical impulses, and that electrical activity is usually pretty well-controlled: Some brain cells send messages, others stop them, and this exchange allows your …

Your brain cells need to communicate with each other—it's what enables you to think, act, feel, and experience the world around you. They do this through rapid electrical impulses, and that electrical activity is usually pretty well-controlled: Some brain cells send messages, others stop them, and this exchange allows your …