Brain Health
Marijuana – Safe for Adolescents?
There is no doubt that marijuana holds a special place in American pop culture. It frequently appears in Billboard chart-topping songs, in high-profile celebrity Instagram posts, and is even celebrated in yearly festivals. In...
Brain Health
Help for Substance Abuse in Your 20s
It's Friday night, and everyone in the dorm is getting ready to go out. Your roommates are pregaming before heading out to the bar. They hand the liquor bottle to you. As the night...
Brain Health
Caregiver Stress and Depression – A Silent Health Crisis
With April comes warmer weather and sunnier days. Still, there comes a time to shine a light on one of America's most significant issues: stress. April marks National Stress Awareness Month, and as our...
Substance Use
When Your Young Adult is Using Drugs
Susan counts the pills in her oxycodone bottle again. It confirms her suspicion. She’s been running out faster than before, even though she is taking them precisely how her doctor instructed. Susan has noticed...
Neurology
How Emory Epilepsy Center Helped a Young Athlete Take Control of His Life
At 17 years old, Terna Ityokumbul was like most high school students: consumed with friends, graduation and the future. Terna was an athlete all his life, and from a young age, he had a...
Neurosurgery
Epilepsy Surgery: Advancing Care with More Options
Advancing Epilepsy Care with More Options, Better Outcomes
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the United States, with 1 in 26 people diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime.
Fortunately, patients today have more...
Brain Health
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Explained
Severe traumatic brain injuries affect people of all ages and are a leading cause of death and disability among young adults and adolescents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain...
Sleep Medicine
Sleep Apnea and the Gender Difference
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common disorder where one’s breathing involuntarily and repeatedly starts and stops during sleep. There are three different types of sleep apnea with separate root causes:
Obstructive Sleep...
