Understanding Glioblastoma and Why Awareness Matters

Understanding Glioblastoma and Why Awareness Matters

Glioblastoma is a kind of cancer that originates in the brain or spinal cord. It starts with astrocytes, which are the cells that support nerve cells. Glioblastoma spreads swiftly and can harm healthy tissues. The cancer can spread to other parts of the brain as well....
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a nervous system disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS causes muscular paralysis. The condition worsens over time. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The specific cause of the...
Dementia: What is it?

Dementia: What is it?

Dementia is a broad term that refers to a set of disorders and illnesses that impair thinking, memory, reasoning, personality, mood, and behaviour. Mental deterioration disrupts your daily life and activities. It is estimated that almost half of adults aged 85 and up...
 How Does Stress Affect Your Brain?

 How Does Stress Affect Your Brain?

Stress is a common and inescapable aspect of everyday living. It takes many forms, ranging from the stress of juggling family, job, and school obligations to dealing with health, money, and relationships. When we encounter a possible threat, our minds and bodies...