With a population of seniors increasing in number, finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is one of the top priorities of medical research today. More than 5 million Americans have this disease, which accounts for 60 to 70 percent of dementia cases in older adults. With the aging process, the possibility of developing this chronic,
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Can You Prevent Herniated Discs?
Herniated discs can hurt. Also known as slipped discs, they can cause severe pain in the neck, lower back, and the legs. There are several possible causes of herniated discs, and some may even be preventable. The following are some causes of herniated discs and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing
Read MoreThe Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
The spine is a long, tubular series of vertebrae (bones) and protective discs – and every disc sits between each set of two adjacent vertebrae. These bones and discs are stacked on top of each other from the bottom of the skull all the way down to the lower back. The spine surrounds the spinal
Read MoreTop 5 Most Common Neurological Disorders
Nerves are like a network through which your brain communicates with the rest of the body. Neurology is the study of the systems of these nerves, which connect the brain with the spinal cord and with all the peripheral areas of the body – from the fingertips to the toes. A neurological disorder means that
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