Neurosurgery and Brain Health

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Concussions: Academic Accommodations for Students

April 30, 2014

Concussions are brain injuries that require the body to rest to heal properly. Learn more about concussions, and academic accommodations for students. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion myths, headaches, injury, Jonathan French PsyD, sports medicine, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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How Alcohol Affects Your Mind and Body

April 24, 2014

There's no question that alcohol impairs coordination and other activities. Review this infographic for a breakdown of impairments based on consumption. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: alcohol, BAC, beer, blood alcohol concentration, drunk, infographic, legal alcohol limit, liquor, wine
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Bicycle Helmet Safety Tips and Facts

March 21, 2014

Research shows that wearing a helmet reduces brain injury by 90% while riding a bicycle. Learn more bicycle safety tips to prevent harmful accidents. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: bicycle helmet safety, bicycle safety, bike accident, bike helmet, brain injury, child safety, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Christine Vitale RN MSN, Helmet Fit Test, injury prevention, Jordan Hinds
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Use Your Head to Stop a Stroke

March 13, 2014

A stroke is a common risk to both young and older adults despite popular rumors. Learn more about the prevention and treatment options for strokes. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: stroke, Stroke Treatment, Strokes, UPMC Stroke Institute
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Concussion Myths – Part 2

March 7, 2014

Millions of concussions happen every year. Learn more about popular concussion myths, and the actual facts to prevent further damage in the future. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion management, headache, neurocognitive testing, sports medicine, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Video: Brain Injury Awareness Month

March 5, 2014

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, learn more about brain injuries and watch a video about the rehabilitation process for traumatic brain injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: brain, brain injury, brain injury awareness month, Cara Camiolo-Reddy MD, Center for Brain Injury, stroke, TBI, traumatic brain injury, video
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Headaches vs. Migraines – What’s the Difference?

March 4, 2014

Migraines and headaches are similar in many ways. Learn about the key differences between the two and the treatment options for each. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: headaches, migraine, tension headache
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Concussion Myths – Part 1

February 24, 2014

Discover the facts behind common concussion myths and learn how to manage your concussion in this first installment of concussion myths. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: brain injury, concussions, fact or fiction, myths, treatment of concussions, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Infographic: The Science of Love

February 14, 2014

Discover the science behind one of the most thrilling human emotions, love, and learn more about the parts of the brain affected by love. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: amygdala, broken heart syndrome, cingulate gyrus, dopamine, emotion, hippocampus, hormones, hypothalamus, infographic, love, lovesick, neuroscience, prefrontal cortex, ventral tegmental area