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  • How much do you know about epilepsy?
    November 15, 2022
    Brain Health & Stroke, Regain Health
    Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological condition – impacting more than 3 million people in the United States. Often called a “seizure disorder,” epilepsy causes unpredictable seizures, along with other health effects. For some, epilepsy is a temporary condition, but for many others, it’s a lifelong battle.  Since epilepsy causes...
  • A heads up play - National Concussion Awareness Day
    September 16, 2022
    Brain Health & Stroke, Child & Family Health, Sports Medicine
    Each year, one out of every five student athletes playing a contact sport suffers a concussion from a blow to the head. Concussions — one of the most common sports injuries — should not be taken lightly. Even what seems like a mild whack to the head can be serious. Concussions...
  • Erlanger awarded Gold Plus for stroke care by American Heart Association
    July 20, 2022
    Brain Health & Stroke, Cardiology, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure
    Erlanger Health System is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care. American Heart Association awarded EHS with the Gold Plus Achievement Award by treating patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association® for 2 consecutive calendar years or more.   “We...
  • Free beginner Tai Chi classes
    July 12, 2022
    Brain Health & Stroke, Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
    Register now for our Tai Chi classes before they fill up: https://tiny.utk.edu/TaiChiJul-Sep2022 ——————————————————– Schedule: Wednesdays & Fridays | 1:00 – 2:00 PM July 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & August 3, 5 Family Justice Center | 5705 Uptain Road Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 – 11:30 AM August 23, 25, 30 & September 1, 6, 8, 13, 15 Avondale...
  • In a stroke, time lost is brain lost. Learn how to B.E. F.A.S.T.
    May 13, 2022
    Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
    Each year, nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. We are spreading the word about B.E. F.A.S.T.—a simple tool anyone can use to diagnose a stroke by identifying the most common symptoms. Do you know how to identify the symptoms of a stroke? Knowing what to look for could...
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    Beyond memory loss: Understanding Alzheimer’s disease
    June 14, 2021
    Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    Berneet Kaur, MDErlanger Neuroscience Institute When you think of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss comes to mind. But while that’s often one of the symptoms, it’s not the only one. The other symptoms, though, are often less well-known. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — offering the perfect opportunity to...
  • A mystery: Understanding cryptogenic stroke
    May 24, 2021
    Brain Health & Stroke, Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    When a person experiences a stroke, the type of treatment he or she receives is largely dependent on what caused the stroke. So what happens when the cause is unknown? Treatment following a stroke has dual purposes — it’s intended to limit the damage caused by the stroke and help prevent...
  • Know the Signs: Is it a headache or a stroke?
    May 13, 2021
    Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
    Caleb Heath, FNP, Vascular Neurology Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. The signs of a stroke can be hard to recognize. Common symptoms, like arm weakness, difficulty walking/lack of coordination,...
  • Women and Stroke—A Different Disease
    May 4, 2021
    Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    If you’re a woman, have you ever felt dizzy without reason or experienced sudden weakness? While these conditions may seem common, they could also be possible signs of a stroke. Learn about the unique symptoms of stroke in women and how you can help lower your risk. Did you know that...
  • What to know about stroke recovery
    May 7, 2020
    Brain Health & Stroke, Regain Health
    Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You may be familiar with the signs of stroke, but do you know what happens during stroke recovery? Stroke is a leading cause of death among Americans, but it’s also the...
  • What happens after a TIA?
    May 7, 2019
    Brain Health & Stroke, Regain Health
    Ruchir Shah, MD Did you know that many people experience a warning sign of sorts before having a stroke? It’s true— almost 15 percent of all strokes are preceded by a TIA, what’s often called a “mini-stroke.” So, if you or a loved one have a TIA, what happens next? We often...
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    Living with dementia: What to know about sundowning
    February 13, 2019
    Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    If you’re one of the millions of Americans with a loved one who has dementia, it may seem as if his or her symptoms get worse at night. And you may actually be right. Researchers studying dementia have found that those with the condition often experience a sensation known as “sundowning,”...
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