Breastfeeding Benefits Moms, Too
Many moms-to-be are barraged with information touting the benefits of breastfeeding. From a boosted immune system, higher IQ and lower incidence of developing obesity and […]
Lifting Weights: What Every Woman Should Do
Exercise variety is important for both men and women, but many women tend to shy away from lifting weights. First, there’s the common fear of […]
Brain Aneurysm Basics
A Q & A with Dr. Christopher Ogilvy and Deidre Buckley, RN, NP Brain aneurysm — sounds scary, doesn’t it? We asked Christopher Ogilvy, MD, […]
How Sleep Nurtures Your Brain
By Michael Lasalandra BIDMC Correspondent Getting the proper amount of sleep each night doesn’t just help us operate at peak efficiency the next day…it also […]
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Control Parkinson’s Symptoms
By Michael Lasalandra BIDMC Correspondent A surgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes in the brain is helping some patients with Parkinson’s Disease control their symptoms […]
Concussion Program Helps Student Athletes Return to the Field and Classrooms
By Michael Lasalandra BIDMC Correspondent Concussions are finally being recognized for the serious health problem that they are, but now a hospital and health care […]
Stroke: Are You at Risk?
Knowing your risk is the key to preventing a stroke. Some of the common risk factors can be changed or treated, and by having […]
Migraine Myths
Myth: A migraine is nothing more than a really bad headache. Fact: Migraine is a complex neurological disease that affects your central nervous system. Headache […]
Alzheimer’s Facts and Statistics
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder named for German physician Alois Alzheimer, who first described it in 1906. Scientists have learned a great deal about […]
Biofeedback, Meditation Effective Against Headaches
By Michael Lasalandra BIDMC Correspondent Jennifer has suffered from headaches since she was 10. By the time she got to college, they had gotten more […]