Eye Tracking and Vision Therapy Eye tracking diagnostics and vision therapy has exploded in the research community in the last 10 years. In the video below, Dr Burdorf explains how vision therapy and eye exercises can stimulate different parts of the brain. Depending on what is going on with your brain, different exercises are recommended. […]
Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
Insulin Resistance and Diabetes We are hearing more and more about insulin resistance and diabetes. The condition of Diabetes was first discussed over 3000 years ago in Egypt. Dr Himsworth, a British scientist, differentiated Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in 1936. The main difference between the Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is that […]
Concussion Concerns for Women
Estrogen Level Can Have an Effect on Concussion Outcomes Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels during a menstrual cycle can lead to poorer outcomes in women who receive concussions. A study published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation found that the menstrual cycle can have a negative influence on a woman’s concussion symptoms following […]
Do Eye Exercises Work?
Yes, Eye Exercises Work, But Only if You Do Them. Eye tracking technology has exploded in the past decade. Before we know the WHY it has exploded, let’s understand the HOW of the neurology of eye movements. Pursuits, Saccades, and Fixations are three movements to consider when evaluating. Pursuits are the slower movements, and are […]
Sleep Disturbances
Sleep Disturbances Induce Brain Inflammation and Impair Sleep and Memory We all need sleep. It is an essential function that allows our bodies and brains to recharge and refresh. It is also necessary for us to get enough sleep to help prevent disease and body breakdowns. With a lack of sleep, the brain cannot function […]
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Using Laser for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment For those who have suffered plantar fasciitis, some will agree that the pain can be debilitating. There are more than 3 million cases of chronic heel pain or plantar fasciitis diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Treatments for this pain usually include physical therapy, shoe inserts, steroid injections, or […]
A Surge in Alzheimer’s Disease Predicted
A Surge in Alzheimer’s Disease Predicted A recent report has shown that 6 million families in the United States will be dealing with a family member with Alzheimer’s disease. Currently 150,000 Arizonians have Alzheimer’s Disease. That number is expected to increase to 200,000 by the end of 2025. There’s Bad News and Good News The […]
Mild Covid is Linked to Brain Damage
Even Mild Covid is Linked to Brain Damage, Scans Show The new British research is the first to reveal striking differences in areas of the brain based on scans taken before and after a coronavirus infection. The investigators focused on 401 people between 51 and 81 years old who had tested positive for Covid, according […]
Falls-Related Deaths Rising
A Chance to Live Longer Falls-Related Death Rose 31% I have Good News and Bad News. The Bad News: According to the CDC, Falls-Related Deaths in the US Rose 31% in 10 Years. This data was released in 2018 for US residents ages 65 and older. The rate of death from falls continues to climb […]
Cataract Surgery
Common eye surgery lowered dementia risk substantially Adults who have undergone cataract surgery have a lower chance of developing dementia, a new University of Washington study reported. This is an exciting finding that could open the door to understanding further connections between the health of the eyes and the brain. According to the study published […]
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