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18th September 2009
Would it not be great if you could just pop a pill and remember everything for an exam? Realistically, there are no supplements that can boost your brain power to such astounding levels. But, studies have shown that regular intake of certain supplements i... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
There is no doubting the fact that both migraines and sinus headaches are quite painful. Many people suffer from one type of headache, but think that is the other. If you are suffering from one of these painful headaches, it is important that you learn ... Read >
Author: EileenDavies18th September 2009
Migraines are a recurring problem for millions of people. There are tons of possibilities for triggers, but these triggers are often different for each person and their individual circumstances. The main triggers for migraine headaches are often ones th... Read >
Author: EileenDavies24th July 2009
Migraine headaches are severe headaches which can happen suddenly. They have distinct symptoms, such as tingling in the leg (or arm) or blind spots or flashes of light across your eyes.
You then become very sensitive to light, which is called Photophobia... Read >
Author: gary+holly16th July 2009
Fioricet with Codeine is a barbiturate, analgesic, stimulant, and narcotic combination. Acetaminophen and codeine work in the brain to relieve pain. Caffeine constricts blood vessels in the brain, which may help to relieve headache pain. Butalbital reduce... Read >
Author: Leon Rowers06th June 2009
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is described as the force the heart must use to pump blood through the arteries and veins. Your systolic pressure represents the force on the arteries, while the diastolic pressure is the pressure in the v... Read >
Author: Clivir Team23rd March 2009
It has been known for years that increased levels of niacin in the blood stream is a very effective way of reducing cholesterol levels without the need of additional drugs. Numerous medical and university studies have shown that niacin lowers overall chol... Read >
Author: Chris Daino17th December 2008
America’s fixation on low carb diets has been shown to be ineffective over the long term for dieters however study results released today suggests it may have harmful effects on brain function as well. The study out of Tufts University focused on women ... Read >
Author: TrekDesk11th December 2008
Purported “brain enhancement” drugs such as Ritalin, Modafinil, and Cephalon have seen a 300% rise in use in the United States during the past decade according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This dramatic rise in use is driven by healthy ... Read >
Author: TrekDesk21st October 2008
Migraine is the term used to describe a severe pain in the head. This can be cause by the contraction or dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and the irregular nerve activity mainly in the meninges. Migraine is caused by the stimulation of the trigemi... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick25th July 2008
Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis, which you get when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth a... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch20th June 2008
Hypertension warning signs are clear cut if one listens to one’s own body. Signs and symptoms of high blood pressure are key triggers to make that very important appointment to obtain a proper test for diagnosing hypertension. The only clear way to dete... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson09th April 2008
A migraine can be disabling — with symptoms so severe, all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down. Up to 17 percent of women and 6 percent of men have experienced a migraine.
More than 29.5 million Americans suffer from migrai... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown04th April 2008
Weakness of blood vessels is often seen during the aging process when blood vessels become fragile. Dark bilberry fruit has been shown to reduce blood vessel permeability, improve capillary resistance, and provide antioxidant properties, to scavenge free... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th March 2008
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur in response to a number of causes, including infectious agents, physical injuries, cancer, or certain medications. Most cases of mening... Read >
Author: Alien25th February 2008
A migraine is a throbbing, intense headache in one half of the head. It can affect people of all ages. The cause of migraine is not known.
During an attack, the blood vessels in the brain dilate and then draw together with stimulation of nerve ending... Read >
Author: Peter sams24th January 2008
The biofeedback industry was born. Today several thousand certified biofeedback therapists teach the technique to tens of thousands of people with dozens of ailments. Thousands more people learn biofeedback themselves using small home devices and the inst... Read >
Author: Raymond Lee22nd January 2008
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord, usually due to the spread of an infection. Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, including infectious agents, physical injur... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Multi-infarct dementia is often the result of a series of small strokes. Most common cause of vascular dementia is the blockage of small arteries supplying areas of the brain. In classical stroke, large blood vessels are blocked, resulting in the death of... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th September 2007
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. Approximately 24 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th July 2007
Migraines are very painful headaches where the pain tends to be on one side of the head. They can be disabling and may severely disrupt the sufferer's life. The two main forms are migraine with aura and migraine without aura. Both types usually involve pa... Read >
Author: Alien04th April 2007
Slang--Speed, Meth, Crystal, Crank, Tweak, Go-fast, Ice, Glass, Uppers, Black Beauties
Methamphetamine affects your brain. In the short term, meth causes mind and mood changes such as anxiety, euphoria, and depression. Long-term effects can include ch... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan28th February 2007
Almost everyone has had a headache at one point in his or her life. Headaches are of different types. In a migraine, throbbing pain is felt on one side of the head. The most important symptom you will probably have with your migraine headache is pain, and... Read >
Author: Cindy19th February 2007
Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating and ultimately lethal neurodegenerative disorder that currently afflicts about 18 million people worldwide. The incidence of the disease increases exponentially with age and, with life expectancy rising in many parts ... Read >
Author: Dr Keith Scott17th January 2007
Seasonale birth control pill has been approved by FDA. A new choice in oral contraceptive for woman for preventing of pregnancy. Seasonale s an extended- regimen birth control pill which means it is designed to extend the time between your expected menstr... Read >
Author: olivia andrews13th January 2007
Many people today tell you that they suffer from migraine. Actually, many of them don’t really understand what migraine is. Some of them may only just have a headache and say that it is migraine already when it is not. Many of them don’t really unders... Read >
Author: harry b18th November 2006
The stroke is the damaged part of the brain tissue as a result of loss in blood and oxygen. This can also be called as brain attack. This is a medical emergency if it is untreated then it leads to death. So it is one of the chronic diseases which shou... Read >
Author: dr jack17th November 2006
Menopause And Headache
This midlife phenomenon is known as menopause. This type of headache saps the energy out of you. At the end of the headache, you feel that you have been down with some sort of sickness for days together. You feel tired and exhaus... Read >
Author: Kanishk manchanda12th October 2006
The stroke is the damaged part of the brain tissue as a result of loss in blood and oxygen. This can also be called as brain attack. This is a medical emergency if it is untreated then it leads to death. So it is one of the chronic diseases which should... Read >
Author: dr jack25th July 2006
A bad headache can go a long way to completely ruining your day. Talking to people can be unbearable. You start to get irrirable, not wanting to work or play or do anything but sit in bed and maybe watch a movie. What can you do about these demon heada... Read >
Author: Fanny Shiveley25th June 2006
The World Health Organization has identified stroke as the third major killer disease of humans. More than 150,000 Americans die of stroke each year - a full one-third of all those who suffer stroke. Another 150,000 will be left with a severe disability t... Read >
Author: Debra Augur12th April 2006
Head and Brain Injuries
Head and Brain injuries such as concussions or traumatic brain injuries are dangerous because there is often an apparent absence of physical injury. These injuries are caused by trauma to the brain from the head striking another... Read >
Author: Bridget B23rd January 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Desaulniers
When my son came down with a terrible headache and the beginning of a rasping cough, my daughter-in-law strode into the kitchen and made him her well-known concoction for colds and flu: pressed garlic, minced ginger, ho... Read >
Author: Mary Desaulniers07th December 2005
How do I know whether this is migraine?
This is the most common question most people are unsure about diagnosis of migraine. Though all migraines are headaches, all headaches are not migraines. There can be many causes like high blood pressure, cervica... Read >
Author: Cindi Gass
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