BDNF And Stroke Recovery
Stroke can cause long lasting disability due to nerve cell (neurons) death greatly impacting someone’s overall quality of life. The neuron death can cause problems with mobility, balance, sensation, speech, vision, cognition (thinking), comprehension (understanding),...
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Brain Health
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein that aids in cell function and promotes the growth of new nerve cells (neurogenesis). Studies have shown that BDNF plays a critical role in neuroplasticity (the brains ability to build new nerve connections) and...
Neuroinflammation: Implications in Brain Health and Disease
Neuroinflammation is a broad term that is characterized by an immune response in the central nervous system (CNS) - the brain and spinal cord. This abnormal immune response is initiated by cues including infection, bacteria, brain injury, toxins and autoimmunity. ...
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, also known as encephalomyelitis disseminata is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by damage to the white matter in the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system. The mitochondria are implicated in MS disease progression. With that said,...
Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a disease where glucose in the blood becomes elevated due to the inability of the body to use insulin effectively to drive glucose (main source of energy) into the cells. When this occurs, excess glucose remains in the blood (called hyperglycemia)...
Mitochondria: Key to Brain Health
Within every cell of the human body is a pool of structures called mitochondria, often referred to as the “powerhouse” of the cell (generating 90% of the body’s energy). In recent years mitochondria have been credited for brain health and optimal performance. On the...
Oxidative Stress Impacts In Neurologic Diseases
Oxidative stress is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body and is implicated in most, if not all, neurologic and neurodegenerative diseases. This overabundance of free radicals might also play a role in poorer stroke outcomes. With that said, in...
Chronic Inflammation: Impact On Brain Health and Healing
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. However, when inflammation persists, known as chronic inflammation, it can cause damage to healthy cells, impact brain health and healing In fact, chronic inflammation has been implicated in a whole...
Exercises to Lift a Stiff/Heavy Leg
https://youtu.be/4Op-qbT4yjo Following a neurologic injury, some people experience a leg that feels stiff, heavy, or both. This can make walking difficult. In this video, you will learn the best exercise routine to relearn how to lift the leg more efficiently and...
Dysphagia after stroke
Dysphagia After A Stroke Over 50% of patients are affected by dysphagia after stroke. It is typically characterized by the inability to swallow liquids or foods and can lead to choking. Patients usually tend to recover from post-stroke dysphagia within the first week...