Articles, tagged with "blood vessels in the brain", page 2
23rd November 2009
Migraines usually appear within one year older and nothing very painful headache as a headache it usually will pass after taking some painkillers. Sometimes they will last several days, but usually for a few hours but may be so painful that the victim sho...
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Author:
G. Sandler
18th 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 ...
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Author:
EileenDavies
18th 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...
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Author:
EileenDavies
24th 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...
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Author:
gary+holly
06th 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...
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Author:
Clivir Team
23rd 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...
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Author:
Chris Daino
17th 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 ag...
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Author:
TrekDesk
11th 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 indi...
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Author:
TrekDesk
21st 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...
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Author:
Peter rodrick
25th 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...
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Author:
Rick Hutch
20th 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 detect...
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Author:
Alvin Hopkinson
09th April 2008
A migraine can be disabling â€" 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...
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Author:
Corwin Brown
04th 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...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
25th 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...
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Author:
Alien
25th 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...
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Author:
Peter sams