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Gain insight into the conditions, both rare and common, that affect your brain and neurological health. Our brain health articles, videos, and infographics provide sound information about conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, migraines, and more. Learn about brain health warning signs, treatment options, and breakthroughs.

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Brain Mapping Pinpoints Source of Epileptic Seizures

June 3, 2015

Brain mapping techniques help physicians find the cause of epilepsy. MEG, EEG, and MRI scans give a complete picture of the brain's functioning. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, brain mapping, brain scan, EEG, epilepsy, magnetic resonance imaging, MEG, MRI, neurosurgery, seizures
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Health Benefits of Eating Eggs

May 29, 2015

Eggs provide a variety of benefits, like promoting a healthy pregnancy and a healthy brain. Learn more about their nutritional value. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: benefits of eggs, brain health, Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, cholesterol, eggs, eye health, healthy, healthy eating, healthy food choices, healthy pregnancy, infographic, Nutrition, omega-3s, protein, weight loss
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Epilepsy Causes and Risk Factors

May 28, 2015

Epilepsy affects around 3 million people in the US. Learn more about epilepsy's triggers and risk factors. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain health, epilepsy, infographic, medical mondays, neurosurgery, seizures
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What’s the Difference Between Epileptic and Non-Epileptic Seizures?

May 26, 2015

Epilepsy is commonly though of as the primary cause of seizures. However, some types of seizures are not caused by electrical faults in the brain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain damage, epilepsy, Epileptic seizures, Focal epilepsy, medical mondays, partial seizures, seizures, stress, stroke, tunnel vision
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Find the Best Epilepsy Treatment for You

May 23, 2015

Medication, surgery, and implanted stimulation devices are used to treat epilepsy. Find the best option for you to get back to your daily activities. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: anitepileptic medication, anti-seizure medication, antiepileptic drugs, brain surgery, depression, epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, medical mondays, neurosurgery, seizure, seizures
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Benefits of Omega-3 for Brain Health

May 10, 2015

A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood. Learn about the five types of mental illness and how each is treated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, anorexia, anorexia nervosa, anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, bipolar disorder, bulimia, bulimia nervosa, dementia, depression, eating disorder, mental illness, mood disorder, overeating, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia
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Concussion and Loss of Consciousness

April 11, 2015

Find out the truth behind the common myth that concussion occurs more often following loss of consciousness. Learn about UPMC's research and recovery plans. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion misconceptions, concussion recovery, concussion; loss of consciousness; concussion myths, rethink concussions, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Prevent Stroke Recurrence: Four Simple Ways

March 9, 2015

Learn how you can help prevent stroke recurrence with these four simple methods. Find out how a healthy lifestyle can make a difference. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, preventing stroke, sleep apnea, stroke, Type 2 diabetes
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4 Spices That Give Your Brain a Boost

February 14, 2015

What we eat affects our memory, cognition, mood, and focus. Learn how everyday spices can boost your brain power. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, brain boost, brain health, curcumin, dementia, depression, spices, turmeric