neurological conditions library

Amnesia, autism and coma are major neurological conditions covered in this section. Also included in the Neurological Conditions section are helpful exercises and strategies to improving your memory.

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Is there a link between concussions and dementia?

Boxers, NFL players and plenty of other athletes sustain concussions all the time. But when is a bump on the head more than just a little injury? When a retired athlete's life starts to fall apart, can you blame the brain?

What is landsickness?

When you're aboard a ship, you become accustomed to the feeling of the floor tilting and rocking beneath your feet. But what if that sensation stayed with you on dry land … for years?

What is the autism diet?

No one know what causes autism, and there's no single way to treat it, either. Up and coming is a strict diet free of gluten, casein and all manner of ingredients. Does the cure for autism lie in the gut?

What's with China and lead poisoning?

In 2007, Chinese-made products were taken off the shelves in what could be record-breaking numbers. Everything from toys to toothpaste to dog food to computer batteries were found with dangerous or toxic levels of lead.

Why are there so many great writers with epilepsy?

The writers that crafted Alice and her wonderland, Tiny Tim and the brothers Karamazov had something in common besides extraordinary talent: epilepsy. Do seizures and novels go hand in hand?

Why do we get headaches?

What exactly is a headache? Find out what causes your head to hurt from different causes.

How to Improve Your Memory

You can improve your memory by taking several simple steps. You can make the decision to get better at remembering things today! Learn more about sharpening your memory in this article.

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by specific types of tangles in the brain, and these formations disrupt key brain processes. This animation shows how Alzheimer's affects the brain.

Concussions

Head trauma can damage the brain when the force of the impact pushes the brain against the skull. This animation shows what happens to the brain after a severe blow to the head.