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November 15, 2022Epilepsy 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... -
September 16, 2022Each 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... -
July 20, 2022Erlanger 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... -
July 12, 2022Register 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... -
May 13, 2022Each 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... -
June 14, 2021Berneet 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... -
May 24, 2021When 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... -
May 13, 2021Caleb 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,... -
May 4, 2021If 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... -
May 7, 2020Someone 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... -
May 7, 2019Ruchir 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... -
February 13, 2019If 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,”...
