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• Fewer People are Dying of Stroke, but More People are at Risk

  Stroke, which typically occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, is one of the most debilitating conditions anyone can experience.

• Study: Risk of Stroke Has Increased in Young People

  Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke.

• What Orlando Health is Doing to Minimize Resident Burnout

  To say that being a surgical resident comes with a high amount of pressure and stress is certainly nothing new. Generations of doctors have had to work their way through a residency that involved long workdays and sleep deprivation. It’s practically an established rite of passage for surgeons and physicians. Moreover, for the resident, it is an invaluable experience.

• Memory Loss: It's Not Always About Aging

  Blaming memory loss on age is so common we even have a term for it. Who hasn’t joked about having a “senior moment” when you forget something? Maybe you blanked on the name of a neighbor or searched the whole house for your cell phone -- only to find you were talking on it the whole time.

• B.E.F.A.S.T. To Recognize Stroke Symptoms

  Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability for Americans, but early detection can greatly reduce your risk of dying or suffering long-term effects.

• Joints, Muscles and Nerves: Link Between Brain and Body

  From walking to bending and even breathing, every movement your body makes depends on the neuromuscular system. This intricate system includes your joints, muscles and nerves, all working together to provide a link between your thoughts and actions. 

• Cervical Arthroplasty: Cervical Disc Replacement Is a New Option to Treat Sports Spine Injuries

  Weekend warriors and professional athletes know that neck pain, particularly from a herniated disc, can derail your sports endeavors. For those used to being active, sitting on the sidelines waiting to recover can be frustrating. And, if nonsurgical treatments fail, you may need a surgical solution. Doctors have traditionally performed fusion disc surgery, but a new option of cervical arthroplasty (i.e. cervical disc replacement) offers multiple benefits.

• Hope for Myasthenia Gravis

  Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease where neuromuscular junction transmission is disrupted, producing painless weakness in the skeletal muscles throughout the body. Skeletal muscles are ones that are voluntary controlled, such as those in the limbs, face, tongue and muscles that move eyes.

• Prehab and Rehab Care at Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital

  Back or neck pain can permeate every move we make. When pain won’t go away, physical therapy often can bring much-needed relief. Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital Rehabilitation Services helps people before and after surgery regain mobility and strength, with the goal of increasing their level of function and returning to work and sports.

• Could Having Neurosurgery Earlier in the Day Lead to Better Outcomes?

  Can the timing of surgery affect the outcome? According to one recent study, it may be possible.