Recent Posts in Neuroscience

Feb 23, 2021 - In Neuroscience Is It More Than Just Memory Loss?

A geriatrician explains the surprising symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Joshua Shua-Haim, MD More than 5 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease , which affects memory, thinking, and behavior, according to the Alzheimer’s ...

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Dec 14, 2020 - In Neuroscience RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Recognized with Get With The Guidelines® Awards for Treatment of Stroke and Heart Failure Patients

West Orange, NJ, December 11, 2020 – RWJBarnabas Health announces several of its facilities have been recognized by The American Heart Association (AHA) / American Stroke Association for cardiac and stroke care earning a spot on the 2020 Get With The ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Headaches: When to Seek Medical Attention

Although headaches are a common condition, Gaurav Gupta, MD , Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and RWJBarnabas Health neurosurgeon, recommends when to seek medical attention for severe or ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Memory Loss and Concentrating Issues

Difficulty concentrating and memory loss can be caused by a wide variety of conditions . Jasdeep S. Hundal, PSYD , Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and RWJBarnabas Health neurosurgeon, discusses ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Stroke Symptoms

There are many conditions that can cause headaches including stress, a lack of sleep and even the sun. Gaurav Gupta, MD , Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, describes when to seek medical attention ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Concussion Prevention

Preventing concussions in youth sports is a team effort among parents, coaches, athletic staff and the athletes themselves. Jasdeep S. Hundal, PSYD , Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Supplements and the Brain

A well-balanced diet is important for overall health and brain function, but how effective are added supplements? Anil Nanda, MD, MPH, FACS, Senior Vice President of Neurosurgical Services , RWJBarnabas Health, and Professor and Chair, Department of ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Exercise and Brain Health

Exercise is an important component of physical and emotional health and it’s also good for your brain Anil Nanda, MD, MPH, FACS , Senior Vice President of Neurosurgical Services , RWJBarnabas Health, and Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery, ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Neuroscience Brain Games and Health

Many people take the time to exercise the body, but are you taking the time to exercise your brain? Puzzles and brain teasers are more than just a past time, they can reduce the risk of serious health conditions including the early onset of dementia . ...

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