An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer Disease (AD.) Fifty million people worldwide are living with dementia. Yet despite
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer Disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in America. The accumulation of amyloid plaque and neurofibrillary tangles, initially
Reversible Dementias
Sometimes patients don't fit the mold of Alzheimer Disease (AD). They have a clinical course with symptoms and signs atypical for AD. They could have
Alzheimer’s Disease Variants
We know many statistics about Alzheimer Disease (AD), but as we get smarter, our concepts change. About 97% of Alzheimer's patients are over the age
4 Reasons To See a Neurologist for Your Back Pain and Neck Pain
Surgery is not the “final answer” for back and neck pain. Why? Well, put simply, one bad thing leads to another bad thing. Think of an injury.
Eleven Ways to Treat Headaches Without Drugs
You feel the onset of headaches. Without hesitation, you reach for the medicine bottle. You wait for the meds to kick in and then move on until the
How Your Fibromyalgia Symptoms May Be Linked By Hypermobility
I have been a neurologist for over three decades. During that time, I have seen many patients who had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Often times,
Common Co-Existence of Other Ailments With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis is a complex disease with a long list of symptoms. Every MS patient experiences these symptoms differently with their severity and
Understanding Your Neck Pain and How To Alleviate It
Muscle pain, muscle spasms, join-paint, bone pain — these are some of the most common complaints we hear related to neck pain. While each patient's
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor)
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, or a Pseudotumor, is a condition when the whole brain becomes swollen for no obvious no reason. There are no
Do I Have Insomnia or a Sleeping Disorder?
There’s nothing worse than not being able to sleep. Whether you have difficulty going to sleep in the first place or routinely wake up in the middle
Headaches In Pregnancy: Knowing The Difference Between Common and Dangerous
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, a magic experience of growing a new life while bearing witness to the astounding things your body is capable of.