NeuroLife Blog
Women have more and worse concussions than men
When we think of concussions and brain injuries we tend to associate those with men — after all, they’re the ones playing football and predominantly in combat. But studies show … Read More
Too much salt nukes your gut bacteria and inflames you
A high-salt diet has long been connected with cardiovascular disease. Too much sodium in the bloodstream causes fluid retention, which makes the heart work harder to move the extra volume … Read More
Surprising new form of concussion recovery: Exercise
The long-standing advice for concussion recovery has been rest. However, a recent study turned that advice on its head and showed returning to aerobic exercise in as little as 24 … Read More
CPTSD vs PTSD: How functional neurology can help
Awareness has increased about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the destructive and far-reaching consequences it can have on a person’s life. However, it’s helpful to distinguish between PTSD and complex … Read More
Diet soda raises risk of dementia and stroke
You’re supposed to ditch regular soda for diet soda because it’s better for you, right? Wrong — research shows people who drink diet soda daily are three times more likely … Read More
Is Hashimoto’s causing your hypothyroidism?
If you have symptoms of hypothyroidism, how do you know if it’s caused by Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune thyroid disease? Although about 90 percent of hypothyroidism cases in the United States … Read More
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a neurological condition
You may have heard of chronic fatigue syndrome or maybe have it yourself. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has long been controversial in conventional medicine, but neurological research has both validated … Read More
Syncing brain productivity with your menstrual cycle
While the eight-to-five workday may suit a man’s physiology, female researchers are finding women can capitalize on periods of heightened creativity, productivity, enhanced communication, and reflection depending on where they … Read More
Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism care includes brain care
When managing Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, you should not overlook the importance of addressing your brain health and function. Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism can have profound effects on the brain and you may need … Read More
Good brain health depends on using your legs
While math games and crossword puzzles seem like a logical way to boost your brain, but what it may prefer instead is you get up from your chair and go … Read More