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MONTHLY HEALTH FOCUS:
the Brain
Brain Central
Think of your brain and nervous system as air traffic control for your whole body. Working together, they send signals and messages so you can do things like see, smell, taste, feel, and move. When there's a problem-like Parkinson's disease, vertigo, or multiple sclerosis-a communication breakdown happens and your body can't respond the way it should. Here's a resource to help you understand how your brain works, and if there's a problem, what your treatment options are.
Feeling the earth spin?
If you're standing still but feel as if you are moving...it may be between your ears. It's called vertigo. And it can happen when your inner ear sends false signals that tell the brain that you're moving when you're not. Find out what causes vertigo and how you can prevent and treat it with special exercises.
Meds for MS
If you've just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), your doctor may suggest medicines as part of your treatment plan. Side effects, prices, and your own feelings may affect your choices. Here's an interactive tool that can help you understand your MS better, determine your feelings, and weigh your options so you can decide what's right for you. Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS?
Head for the smarter choice
When you're dealing with painful headaches, you and your doctor may want to find out the reasons why. Your doctor may suggest an imaging test, but did you know that in most cases an imaging test won't tell you the cause? Still, an imaging test may tell you other things you might like to know. Use this interactive tool to help you decide if an imaging test has the answers you need. Headaches: Should I Have Imaging Tests to Find Out What's Causing My Headaches?
Forget about it
Forgot where you put your glasses again? When is forgetting something annoying that happens, and when is it a symptom of something more serious? It depends on when and why you forget. Use this Check Your Symptoms tool to decide if and when you should see your doctor. Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness.
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