Brain and Nervous System

Parkinson’s Disease is a certain type of movement disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, difficulty maintaining balance, hand-eye coordination, or any form of coordination relating to the patient’s body. Parkinson’s Disease occurs when the brain’s nerve cells don’t produce enough dopamine, a neurotransmitter and hormone that plays several roles in the brain and body, including […]

Migraine headaches are a very serious and disabling condition. In fact, the World Health Organization identifies it as the 6th most disabling illness globally. Most patients with this condition may experience one or two migraine headaches a month, with about 4 million people having chronic migraine headaches that occur at least 15 times a month. […]

A migraine is a neurological condition and a form of headache. It can cause moderate to severe pain like pulsing and throbbing. According to a 2016 study, around 12 million Filipinos suffer from migraine. Migraines have also been noted as a threat to the work productivity of Filipinos. In this article, we discuss the common […]

Stroke is a health condition wherein the brain does not get the blood that it needs. It could be mild to severe, with mild cases sometimes harder to detect until it happens. Nevertheless, it is essential for patients to get treatment as early as possible to reduce the chances of permanent brain damage, disability, or […]

What causes vasovagal syncope? What is this condition in the first place? This article will look into all things related to this condition. That includes discussing its symptoms and diagnosis. What is Vasovagal Syncope?  Vasovagal syncope, or neurocardiogenic syncope, is a condition in which a person suddenly faints because of certain triggers. The usual triggers are the […]

Are you having problems with sinus headaches all the time? It can cause a great deal of inconvenience, not to mention the fact that it can be very painful. This article will look into sinus headache symptoms and treatment, so you can take the right steps to deal with this condition. What is a Sinus Headache? The […]

Accidents can happen all the time, and the human body has amazing ways to cope with accident-related injuries. However, the head can be particularly vulnerable to injuries because of how easily a person can fall from a high place or receive a blow to the head. Learn about what to do after being hit in […]

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the serious public health concerns. It results from a serious blow to the head, such as getting hit by a hard object or hitting your head on a tough surface. Nevertheless, not all blows to the head result in TBI. Learn the other symptoms of brain injury after […]

As people age, we may develop certain age-related illnesses or diseases. One of these is Parkinson’s Disease, which primarily affects people over 60 years old. To better understand this condition, learn the four cardinal signs of Parkinson’s Disease, its possible causes, risk factors, and its stages. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease, sometimes called PD, is a […]

Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorders, is a neurological (CNS) disorder that mainly causes a person to suffer from seizures. So what causes seizures in epileptics? The central nervous system (CNS) is responsible for regulating a number of important bodily functions such as the movement of limbs, the five senses, and even the mechanism that keeps […]