A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of the lamina (the back part of a vertebra that covers the spinal canal) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. It is often performed to treat conditions that cause spinal nerve compression, such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or bone spurs.
Does a loved one in your life have Parkinson’s disease? You’re not alone. Over 10 million people around the world are living with this condition.1 Parkinson’s disease is a neurological movement disorder that inhibits the brain’s ability to control movement.
Back pain is becoming increasingly common among children and teens with nearly half of them experiencing back pain at some point before they reach adulthood. As many students return back to the classroom, one cause of back pain has become more apparent: the weight of their backpacks.
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is an essential part of the membranes of all cells.It is produced by the body, primarily in the liver, but people also consume it in their diet.A new review has found four molecular mechanisms by which cholesterol imbalances, particularly in the brain, may lead to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
A migraine trigger is something that temporarily increases a person’s likelihood of developing a migraine headache. For some people with migraine, certain smells, foods, or even changes in the weather may act as migraine triggers.
