Many people who are battling through recovery after a stroke are slowed down by depression. They feel sad, hopeless, worthless or helpless, and these feelings keep them from making progress in regaining skills they lost. Other signs of depression may include: Loss of interest in hobbies or activities…
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It’s normal to experience some aches and pains as we age, but when pain, numbness and weakness interfere with your golf game or your daily walk, it could be something more serious. What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is defined as narrowing of the open spaces in your spine, causing pressure…
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Parkinson’s Disease occurs when your brain stops making an important chemical called dopamine. Without dopamine, movements become difficult and patients suffer from tremors, lack of coordination, rigidity and poor balance. You might think Parkinson’s Disease is something only older adults…
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November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Below are some answers to frequently asked questions about this disease. What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s…
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Being diagnosed with scoliosis can be scary, especially for kids. And with this diagnosis comes so many questions like: Will I have to wear back brace? Will people notice my crooked spine? What if I need surgery? The experts at Indiana University Health Neuroscience are here to help you sort it all out.…
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Few things are more devastating than receiving the news that you have a brain tumor. But what is a brain tumor? How can you find out if you have one? And, if one is found, what can you do about it? Stephanie Wagner, M.D., a neuro-oncologist with Indiana University Health Neuroscience, IU Health Physicians…
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“When we set out to build a new neuroscience center we knew it had to be more than just a building.” More than a mantra, it’s a mission that Dr. Nicholas Barbaro and everyone else involved in the development of the new IU Health Neuroscience Center has taken to heart. “It…
Read MoreWhile popular belief stands on only elderly adults being at risk for a stroke, a stroke can happen to a person of any age, gender, race/ethnicity, or medical history. However, it is true that older people are at a higher risk for stroke than the general population and that the risk for stroke increases…
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“We were going through a very scary time.” That’s how Sherry Eddleman describes the day her 13-year-old granddaughter Alexis Thompson’s life took a terrifying turn, when she began having uncontrollable outbursts and exhibiting strange behavior. Little did Sherry know that nerve-racking…
Read MoreDiana Bean knows it’s hard for people to understand why she loves being a neuroscience nurse. “It just makes me feel good that I can provide that kind of care for someone,” she explains. As a neuroscience nurse at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital for the past nine years,…
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