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How Stress Affects Your Brain
Stress can take a toll on your brain, affecting your daily life. Learn about the effects chronic stress can have on your brain and ways to prevent them. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Counting Sheep? How Sleep Deprivation Affects your Brain
Learn more about how sleep deprivation can affect your brain and discover a few tips to help regulate your sleeping patterns. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Infographic: Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injury
Check out this infographic to learn more about traumatic brain injury, including symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Safety, Sports Medicine
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Fighting Traumatic Brain Injury with Extreme Cold: A Survival Story
UPMC trauma neurosurgeons helped a patient recover from a severe traumatic brain injury. Learn more about how a cooling suit was used to save his life. Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Tip Sheet: Concussion Signs and Symptoms Evaluation
Each year, nearly 3 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur. Review this on-field evaluation sheet and learn about the signs and symptoms. Learn More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
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Videos
3D Brain Imaging Makes a Colorful Road Map for Surgeons
Learn how high definition fiber tracking, a powerful new brain imaging technique, maps nerve fibers in the brain to see how millions of them communicate. Watch Now
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Prevent Motion Sickness from Coming Along for the Ride
Discover the causes and symptoms of motion sickness, and find out how you can prevent motion sickness while traveling. Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Videos
Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Parkinson’s Disease: David’s Story
Learn about deep brain stimulation and how it is used to treat Parkinson's Disease. UPMC patient David Smith shares his personal story. Watch Now
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Free Yourself From Brain Freeze This Summer
Learn more about brain freezes, what causes them, and easy ways to relieve them. Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health