All Brain fitness Videos

Nearly half of all patients treated for epilepsy find it hard to take their medications as directed. Learn what steps you can take to stick with treatment and keep seizures under control.

Epilepsy drugs are important for controlling seizures. Although highly effective, they can produce various side effects. Learn which treatments are most appropriate for you.

Children whose epilepsy is not controlled through medications may want to consider alternatives. Learn about one option that is growing in popularity.

Witnessing a seizure can be scary, especially when the seizure occurs in someone you know. Do you know what to do when you see someone having a seizure?

Medications for Parkinson's disease work very well. But symptoms can creep back when they wear off. Discover how one patient is trying to keep life as normal as possible.

In the past, treating kids with epilepsy might have meant using a combination of drugs that had unwanted side effects. Now it's possible for kids to take only one drug with fewer side effects.

Accepting a diagnosis of epilepsy can mean a life-long commitment to medication. Listen to the story of a young woman who found the right balance for the control of her seizures.

Parkinson disease has effective treatments that replace dopamine in the brain. Although these Parkinson's drugs are effective, they may cause motor complications known as dyskinesias and lose their effectiveness as the disease progresses. Learn about symptoms and treatments for Parkinson's symptoms.

Deciding on treatment for the seizure disorder epilepsy involves balancing several factors, including the kinds of seizures being treated and antiseizure medication side effects. Doctors agree that being on one drug at the lowest possible dose, monotherapy, is the best plan for minimizing drug interactions and reducing medication side effects.

Medications for Parkinson's disease can be effective, but they sometimes wear off too soon. Discover what's being done to allow patients to get longer responses to their treatment.

While a stroke almost always comes without warning, there are certain people who are more at risk than others. Factors such as age, racial background and physical problems can make you a more likely candidate. Still, there are ways to lessen your chances. Learn what you can do to help prevent a stroke.

In the aftermath of a stroke, many people experience an uncontrollable tightness in the arms or legs that can cause pain and restrict movement. These symptoms are often accepted by patients as a new fact of life, but in truth they are part of a treatable condition called "spasticity".

Among the many serious consequences of a stroke, one of the most physically debilitating is "spasticity," or uncontrolled muscle tightness. Pain and restricted movement can make day-to-day life a struggle, but cutting-edge treatments like Botox and intrathecal baclofen (ITB) are helping patients ease the tension.

After a stroke or other brain injury, certain muscles may start to contract involuntarily, often causing pain or restricting movement. This is called spasticity, and it can be treated, but it's important for patients to communicate their problem to their doctor in order to receive effective care.

For years, researchers have been working to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. The answer is still out of reach, but investigators have discovered new and effective approaches to managing the symptoms of this chronic condition. Join specialists as they talk about the latest in cutting edge therapy, as well as promising research that may define the future of Parkinson's treatment.

The causes of Parkinson's disease—a progressive disorder of the nervous system—are still a mystery to modern medicine. But years of research have led to a better understanding of how the disease works, and how to slow down the steady loss of muscle control that patients suffer. Tune in as we follow a patient through a typical check-up, and talk to experts about their current understanding of this challenging disease.

There is still no cure for Parkinson's disease. But patients can fight its symptoms with treatments ranging from traditional medications to new brain stimulation techniques. How do they work, and what are their pros and cons? Tune in as experts talk about the various options that can help patients become more active and mobile.

An essential component of effective treatment for Parkinson's disease is open and consistent communication between patients, caregivers, and their doctors. Join our panel as they talk about the latest treatment options and the importance of dialogue between doctors and patients.

Parkinson's disease affects over 1 million people in the United States, and though there is no cure, there are various treatment options available. One of the latest approaches includes a device therapy called deep brain stimulation.

Stroke is a devastating condition that often results in serious long-term complications. Among the most common and most challenging are mobility difficulties. These can range from trouble doing normal household chores to a total inability to walk. Fortunately, many therapies are available to help restore physical abilities. Join our panel of experts as they discuss rehabilitation therapy and how it works.