The Brain
The Mind and Mental Health: How Stress Affects the Brain
https://www.tuw.edu/health/how-stress-affects-the-brain/ Recently, a friend reminded me how much stress is affecting me. For the umpteenth time, I will have to talk to my doctor about a full neurological workup because I am not myself at all. Dizzy, anxious, burnt out, exhausted to the point where I can barely keep my eyes open, yet I am … Continue reading The Mind and Mental Health: How Stress Affects the Brain
Brain Injury Awareness Day
Better doctors. I would hope for people who didn't shrug their shoulders and pretend that what I'm experiencing is "no big deal" and doesn't require testing simply because they're too lazy to let my insurance company know that I need an MRI and some minor tests so that I can maintain a (mostly) healthy brain … Continue reading Brain Injury Awareness Day
Chronic Pain Can Cause Long-Lasting Damage To Your Brain
http://www.grannytotkay.com/chronic-pain-can-cause-long-lasting-damage-to-your-brain/ Yep, lots to look forward to. 😦
Technique Helps Predict Likelihood Of Migraines In Concussion Patients
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/305927.php?tw&utm_campaign=sniply&utm_medium=sniply&utm_source=sniply As someone who has a concussion history, I think it's important to learn as much as you can about them because I don't know a single person with a concussion history that does not get migraines.
How The Brain Responds To Pain
http://patienttalk.org/how-the-brain-responds-to-pain-check-out-this-fascinating-infographic/ These numbers should be staggering to every asshole politician trying to limit our right to proper pain management.
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 