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NEUROLOGYInfographic: 7 ways to prevent a stroke
Jan 28, 2020
A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the United States. Eighty percent of them can be prevented if people know the risk factors and follow their doctor’s orders. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYThere’s nothing small about a mini-stroke
Dec 11, 2019
Don’t let the term “mini” in mini-stroke fool you. It’s actual a major event and should not be ignored. St. Joseph’s/Candler Neurohospitalist Dr. Matthew Marshall explains Transient Ischemic Attack. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYWant to try to prevent dementia? Start with these ...
Nov 19, 2019
The No. 1 risk factor for dementia is something we can’t control – getting older. However, there are things you can do at any age to try to reduce your risk of developing a type of dementia. Continue Reading -
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FITNESS, NEUROLOGYWellness in Movement exercise program helps moveme...
Sep 12, 2019
Exercise is important for everyone. It’s known to reduce the risk of life threatening illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also plays a vital role in people with movement disorders, ... Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGYSt. Joseph’s/Candler program designed to help pati...
Aug 29, 2019
More than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. That’s just one condition that is classified as a movement disorder, and it’s not even the most common movement disorder. Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGYSix common movement disorders
Aug 28, 2019
For more than 40 million people in the United States, their next movement may be unknown. Will they fall? Will a shaking hand prevent them from enjoying a refreshing beverage? Will they be able to voc... Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGYWhat is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Jul 17, 2019
Twenty-seven-year-old shares his experience of how he went from weightlifting to not being able to walk after being diagnosed with a condition he'd never heard of. Learn more here. Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGY, FAMILY HEALTHSigns of dementia and aging parents: What to look ...
Jun 18, 2019
Becoming a caregiver to your parents may not be easy, but for many it’s necessary. St. Joseph’s/Candler Neurologist Dr. Jill Trumble shares signs of dementia you can look for as your parents age and ... Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGY, FAMILY HEALTHWhat is speech therapy?
May 17, 2019
St. Joseph’s/Candler offers speech therapy for stroke, Parkinson’s, cancer, kids and more. Speech therapy is important in the recovery process because it improves vital skills important to getting bet... Continue Reading