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Exercise and its Impact on the Brain
The mind and the body are linked. When you improve your physical health, you’ll automatically experience greater mental health.
Be prepared - know the signs of a stroke
Signs and symptoms of stroke always come on suddenly. Recognizing these signs and symptoms early can make a big difference in the outcome of the stroke.
A Stroke Can Strike Anyone at Any Age. Here's the Warning Signs and 4 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States, and perhaps more importantly, it is the leading cause of long-term disability.
Pregnancy Brain Is Not A Myth
Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and it doesn’t help that you don’t know what’s going on with your body. It is hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. Don't worry. You're not alone.
Most Will Experience Back Pain, but What Can be Done
Eight out of ten people will have back pain at some point in their lifetime, but getting an appointment to see a specialist can sometimes take weeks, if not months.
5 Steps to Reducing Door-to-Needle Times for Stroke Patients
Intermountain Medical Center’s door-to-needle time dropped to 33 minutes. Here's how they did it.
3D-Printed Model Helps Intermountain Doctors Remove a Complicated Brain Tumor
A 3D-printed model was used to help remove a complicated brain tumor.
How to Handle a Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury and should always be taken seriously. While in the past, athletes in particular would be encouraged to “walk it off,” current research demonstrates the dangers of this practice. Here's what you SHOULD do in the event of a concussion (and how to recognize that you have one).
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinsons Patients
Reggie, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2007, had heard about deep brain stimulation, or DBS, in which neurosurgeons implant electrical leads into the brain.
Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need to Know
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects your brain, spinal cord, and eyes. Here's the most common symptoms and an update on the latest treatments.
A Common Cause of Vertigo
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A Down Syndrome patient in the ICU inspired
It was a Life Flight helicopter that came to his rescue and it did so without ever leaving the ground.
5 Quick Tips for Stroke Prevention
With strokes effecting more than 800,000 people every year in the United States, it’s important to know five quick tips to prevent one from happening to you.
Healing through 4-H: A Western Colorado girl’s journey
Discover the inspiring journey of 14-year-old Brynna Katzenberger
Beware the mini-stroke - know the signs
If I feel stroke symptoms, but they quickly go away, is there cause for concern? Yes. Mini strokes can lead to bigger complications. Protect yourself and know what to do.
5 Ways to Improve Your Balance and Mobility
Do you struggle to walk due to balance issues? The ability to balance is something we might take for granted. However, as we age it becomes apparent that balance is a key part to living a healthy, safe, and independent life.
How to prepare and what to expect from an MRI
By knowing what to expect during an MRI, you can feel more at ease during the procedure.