Tag: neurology

Concussion: A violent shake to head

Concussion: A violent shake to head

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is the most common type and is also considered the least serious. The term “concussion” comes from the Latin word “concurate” which means “to shake violently”. Most occur during… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Pregabalin May Increase Risk of Major Birth Defects, New Study Reports

Pregabalin May Increase Risk of Major Birth Defects, New Study Reports

Pregnant women who take pregabalin — or Pfizer’s Lyrica — may increase the risk of having babies with major birth defects. A team of researchers initiated a new study, supported by the American Academy of Neurology.  The team investigated the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Pharmaceuticals
Neurological Disease On The Rise: Autism = Alzheimer’s In a 5 Year Old

Neurological Disease On The Rise: Autism = Alzheimer’s In a 5 Year Old

There is an alarming increase of neurological diseases. Everywhere we turn, we hear about someone we love being diagnosed with everything from ADHD to Parkinson’s to Alzheimer’s to Autism. Like adults with Alzheimer’s or other neurological impairments, children with autism… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Vaccines