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When you touch a hot burner, you recoil immediately. The nerves in your hand and their lightning connection to your brain make you aware of the dangerous heat. Your sensory and perception networks

Food may be the foundation for a healthy body, but can it affect your brain? Absolutely! In fact, diet is the number one risk factor for preventable disease and premature death worldwide. For that

At the onset of a stroke, the stopwatch starts ticking. Acting fast and calling 911 could prevent brain damage and save the affected person's ability to function normally. What is a stroke? A stroke

The symptoms are alarming — numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body. You're having trouble walking, and you're dizzy. Your balance is off, and so's your vision. You're also confused —

Primary care physicians play an invaluable role in the healthcare process, but some medical conditions require the expertise of a specialist. That's particularly true when signs and symptoms indicate

Did you know that there are more than 600 known neurologic or nervous system diseases? They can occur when something goes wrong with your brain, spinal cord or nerves that make up your nervous system