Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Gain insight into the conditions, both rare and common, that affect your brain and neurological health. Our brain health articles, videos, and infographics provide sound information about conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, migraines, and more. Learn about brain health warning signs, treatment options, and breakthroughs.

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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
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Common Causes of Dizziness and How to Avoid It

February 9, 2014

Learn more about the common causes of dizziness and how you can avoid feeling dizzy or light-headed from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, blood sugar, dehydration, dizziness, dizzy, labyrinthitis, light-headed, nausea, vertigo
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Back from the Brink: Josh’s Trauma Survival Story

February 4, 2014

Watch Josh Roe's trauma survival story and learn how he recovered from a traumatic brain injury to return to school, and also enjoy life with his son. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain injury, Josh Roe, life flight, Tammy Barca, trauma, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
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When Bad Headaches Strike: Causes and Treatments

January 26, 2014

Learn more about causes of bad headaches and migraines and how to treat them. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: headaches, migraines, severe headache, sinus headache
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Staying Warm in Cold Weather – Thanks to Your Brain

December 27, 2013

Find out how your brain keeps you warm in cold weather. Learn how it impacts different parts of your body to keep you alert and prepared for the elements. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: blood, brain, cold weather, goose bumps, hair follicle, heart, hypothalamus, hypothermia, lungs, shivering, temperature regulation, thermoregulation