Category: Neurology

adult puts hand behind the head of a child that has fallen down outside

November 14, 2022

6 Do’s and 2 Don’ts If You See Someone Having a Seizure

Keep calm and safe and help if you can. Here’s how.

Epilepsy, Neurology

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Medical drawing of human brain with the center lit up in pink color

November 11, 2022

Epilepsy Is a Common Brain Disorder That Causes Seizures

With the right treatment, seizures can be controlled.

Epilepsy, Neurology

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Adult daughter embraces mother, both women sitting by a window

October 31, 2022

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Stroke

Longer life expectancy for women can mean more strokes.

Neurology, Stroke, Women's Health

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Fit older woman with gray hair makes a salad in a sleek, natural-light-filled kitchen

September 2, 2022

Eat This Diet to Lower Your Risk of Dementia

The MIND Diet combines elements of the DASH and Mediterranean diets.

Brain Health, Nutrition

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Woman sitting, holding her head from headache

June 24, 2022

Searching for Relief for Cluster Headaches

Cluster headaches cause excruciating pain that often hits at night and repeats again and again.

Brain Health, Health, Neurology

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Woman is suffering eyestrain and headache

June 17, 2022

9 Facts to Know About Migraines

They’re more than just intense headaches.

Brain Health, Neurology

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Woman sitting at her computer with a headache

June 15, 2022

What’s Causing Your Headache?

Identifying your type will help you and your doctor know what to do to relieve the pain.

Brain Health, Neurology

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Therapist listening to patient talk

April 25, 2022

Cognitive Distortions Make Life Harder—Here’s How to Stay in Reality

Unhelpful thought patterns are common and burdensome but can be changed.

Mental Health, Neurocognitive Disorders

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UNC Health patient Angie with her husband James

April 1, 2022

After Years of Mysterious Symptoms, a Life-Changing Diagnosis

Pituitary tumors are rare, and symptoms can mimic other conditions.

Neurosurgery, Patient Stories

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Mother embracing young daughter in bedroom before leaving for school

December 20, 2021

Tics Are Uncontrollable—and Completely Normal

No treatment is necessary unless the child is bothered or becomes a target of teasing.

Children's Health, Neurology

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Young woman going to the doctor with leg pain

November 2, 2021

Treating Transverse myelitis, a Rare Spinal Cord Disease

Transverse myelitis causes disability and pain, but recovery can be possible with early treatment.

Neurology, Research

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Senior couple embracing in front of home

October 28, 2021

Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What to Do Next

During a scary time, educating yourself and connecting with others can help.

Alzheimer's

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