Category: Neurology

Woman grasps legs in pain as she is lying in bed

May 7, 2025

Can’t Keep Still? What to Know About Restless Legs Syndrome

Help is available for this sleep-stealing condition.

Neurology, Sleep

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Patient engaged in occupational therapy with the support of their therapist.

April 23, 2025

Understanding Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s Disease

You can take steps now to preserve cognitive function.

Neurocognitive Disorders, Parkinson's Disease

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Physical therapist helps an older male patient lift light arm weights

April 18, 2025

Understanding Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Disease

Every person with Parkinson’s will have unique needs and treatment.

Neurology, Parkinson's Disease

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Old man uses both hands to hold a spoonful of soup

March 6, 2025

Could Your Shaking Hand Be Essential Tremor?

This common movement disorder can be treated to maintain quality of life.

Neurocognitive Disorders

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Adult daughter helps her mom reach out her arms to stretch

October 2, 2024

Understanding ALS

A UNC Health neurologist explains symptoms and therapies.

ALS, Neurology

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senior man eats a bowl of soup sitting at a small kitchen table

July 2, 2024

Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Guide to Managing Facial Pain

Learn how to ease the symptoms of this rare but severe nerve condition.

Neurology

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Smiling woman pours herself a green smoothie in an apartment kitchen

May 15, 2024

The Connection Between Your Brain and Your Gut

Think your brain and belly don’t talk to each other? Think again.

Brain Health, Digestive Health, Eating Disorders, Nervous System

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Two women using sign language to communicate

May 7, 2024

Trouble Speaking: Understanding Aphasia vs. Dysarthria

Both conditions affect your ability to speak. A neurologist covers each one.

Brain Health, Neurology

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Woman clutches her head in pain, sitting in the passenger seat of a car with the door open as she is stepping out of the car, as if just having been in a car accident

April 3, 2024

What You Need to Know About Post-Traumatic Amnesia After a Head Injury

Memory loss is a common symptom. A doctor explains what to do.

Brain Health, Traumatic Brain Injury

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Young doctor man looking x-ray of the patient's skull

March 21, 2024

What You Need to Do About Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

An ear, nose and throat doctor explains the symptoms and solutions for these leaks.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Traumatic Brain Injury

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medical illustration of a blood clot in the brain

February 23, 2024

Brain Aneurysms: Watch for This Serious Condition

These blood vessel balloons can be life-threatening. Here’s what you need to know.

Brain Health

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UNC patient Hanna with her Dr. Higgins and Dr. Rauf

November 9, 2023

What You Need to Know About Glioma Brain Tumors

The location and severity of this rare condition determine how doctors treat it.

Brain Cancer, Neurology, Patient Stories

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