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  1. What Does Concussed Mean? Signs, Diagnosis & Recovery

    Learn what a concussion actually does to your brain, how it’s diagnosed, and what recovery looks like — including when symptoms need urgent care.

    By Silvia Olivares
  2. What Causes Hemifacial Spasms and Who Is at Risk?

    Hemifacial spasms are usually caused by a blood vessel pressing on the facial nerve. Learn who’s most at risk and how it’s diagnosed and treated.

    By Orlando Potter
  3. What Is Photosensitive Epilepsy? Causes and Treatment

    Photosensitive epilepsy causes seizures triggered by flashing lights. Learn what’s happening in the brain, who’s at risk, and how it’s managed daily.

    By Sonali Choudhury
  4. What Is Dementia Care and What Does It Include?

    Dementia care covers daily support, safety, medications, and planning. Here’s what it involves and how to navigate it for a loved one.

    By Olivia M. Riley
  5. What Causes Hot Feet? Nerve Damage, Diabetes, and More

    Hot feet can stem from nerve damage, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, and more. Learn what commonly causes this symptom and when to see a doctor.

    By Orlando Potter
  6. What Does Fatigued Mean? More Than Just Tired

    Fatigue is more than feeling tired or sleepy. Learn what it really means, what causes it, and when it’s time to talk to a doctor.

    By Lydia Clark
  7. What Is a CRPS Diagnosis and Why Is It Difficult?

    CRPS is diagnosed through symptom criteria and physical exams, not a single test—here’s why that makes it so hard to identify and what the process involves.

    By Arthur Benson
  8. What Is Epilepsy? Causes, Types, and Treatment

    Learn what epilepsy is, why seizures happen in the brain, what causes the condition, and how it’s diagnosed and managed day to day.

    By Sara Hammond
  9. What Is Mixed Dementia? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    Mixed dementia occurs when two types of dementia develop together. Learn what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatment looks like.

    By Shelly Chan
  10. What Is Generalized Epilepsy? Causes and Types

    Generalized epilepsy affects both sides of the brain at once. Learn about its types, genetic causes, common syndromes, treatments, and how to help during a seizure.

    By Sara Hammond
  11. What Is the Trigeminal Nerve? Anatomy and Function

    The trigeminal nerve handles most sensation in your face and head. Learn how it works, its three branches, and conditions like trigeminal neuralgia.

    By Emily Duncan
  12. How to Fix Neuropathy: Treatments That Actually Work

    Neuropathy can improve with the right approach. Learn how blood sugar control, exercise, key supplements, and newer therapies support nerve healing and pain relief.

    By Kelsey Miles
  13. What Causes Vestibular Migraines: Brain, Genes & Triggers

    Vestibular migraines stem from a mix of brain circuitry, genetics, hormones, and triggers. Here’s what’s actually going on behind the dizziness.

    By Christina Barrett
  14. Why Does Epilepsy Occur? Causes and Risk Factors

    Epilepsy can stem from genetics, brain injury, infection, or metabolic issues — and sometimes no cause is ever found. Here’s what we know.

    By Sara Hammond