Hand cramps can occur for many reasons and can cause significant pain and problems for some people. Hand cramps commonly result from an injury or health conditions. Cramping in the hands might also affects the fingers. Hand and finger cramping can limit your ability to do certain activities, including writing and driving.

Hand Cramps: What's Causing Them?

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Starting your day with a healthy breakfast is essential for maintaining optimal brain health and cognitive function. The foods you consume in the morning can either fuel your brain and enhance your focus or lead to brain fog and memory issues. According to dietitian Krutika Nanavati, certain breakfast choices can negatively impact your brain’s performance, making it difficult to concentrate and retain information. This is particularly important because the brain relies on a steady supply of glucose and nutrients to function effectively throughout the day.

These Breakfast Foods Are Actually So Bad For Your Brain, Experts Warn–They Lead To Brain Fog And Memory Issues

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Wait, Are People Over 60 Supposed To Take Aspirin for Heart Health or Not?

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Scientists at Mayo Clinic say they have identified a new type of memory loss that is very similar to Alzheimer’s disease, but doesn’t progress as quickly and has a “better prognosis."

Mayo Clinic finds new type of memory loss that’s often mistaken for Alzheimer’s

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Swelling in the feet and hands is a common symptom that many people experience at some point in their lives. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, this swelling can actually be a sign of underlying health issues that affect various body organs. Understanding the causes, potential health implications, and ways to manage swelling is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being.

Swollen feet and hands can challenge several body organs

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Neurologist Kim Johnson Hatchett has one recommendation for folks who want to keep their brains functioning now and as they age — build strength. 

Hatchett, who has nearly 9,000 TikTok followers, imparted her advice to keep moving for the sake of your body and brain in a recent post, “The scariest thing I see as a neurologist is the gradual weakening of America. Not moving your muscles . . . has an effect on every aspect of your life and most importantly your brain.”



In an interview this week with Self, Hatchett shared how physical activity is more tightly linked to...

I’m a neurologist — this is the scariest thing people do to their brains

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Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco are claiming to have discovered a novel autoimmune disorder that keeps precious vitamin B12 from reaching our brains. The condition seems to explain some people’s previously unexplained neurological symptoms such as tremors and difficulty speaking. There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the disorder, including how commonly it actually sickens people.

Newly Discovered Autoimmune Disorder Saps Vitamin B From Your Brain

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

Although the overall use of benzodiazepines does not appear to increase the risk of dementia, long-term use is associated with a reduction in the volume of critical brain areas, such as the hippocampus and the amygdala, according to new research published in BMC Medicine. This finding supports current medical guidelines that caution against prolonged benzodiazepine use.

Long-term benzodiazepine use linked to shrinkage in two brain regions

Strokes are caused by limited blood flow to the brain. Described as a cardiovascular disease, strokes result from a clogged or blocked blood vessel that leads to a lack of oxygen. Around 800,000 individuals have a stroke each year in the United States. The most common type of stroke is referred to as ischemic, which occurs when blood is occluded from a clot or narrow blood vessel. If the brain has low blood exposure, it limits the oxygen and nutrients the brain needs. As a result, brain cells begin to die, and a stroke occurs.

Strokes Have a Lasting Effect on Immune Cells

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters.

For this brain surgeon, the operating room is 'the ultimate in mindful meditation'

Across northern Australia, freshwater crocodiles are dying in droves, with some populations down by 70%. That's because the animals are eating a kind of super-poisonous toad that humans brought to the continent decades ago. Georgia Ward-Fear, a conservation scientist at Macquarie University in Sydney, has witnessed the demise of the...

To save wild crocodiles in Australia, scientists gave them food poisoning

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Maintaining brain health is essential for leading a long, vibrant life. As we age, the risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s increases, making it crucial to adopt preventive measures early on. The brain, bein...

Neuroscientist Says You Should Add These 3 Ingredients to Your Water for Better Brain Health—They Help Prevent Alzheimer's: Magnesium & More

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

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Q) I AM a 63-year-old male and recently I have been diagnosed with having an irregular heartbeat. Before I got medication, I was waking up with my heart beating out my chest. Sometimes it was so slow I thought it was going to stop. It affected my sleeping. I also...

I’ve got irregular heartbeat after having two heart attacks – should I be worried?

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Here's how firing a weapon might hurt your brain — literally

Some weapons used by the U.S. military are so powerful they can pose a threat to the people who fire them. When weapons are fired, an...

Here's how firing a weapon might hurt your brain — literally

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