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World Brain Day (July 22): How to Support Brain Health Year-Round
Every year on July 22, World Brain Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of brain health. The [...]
Neurology in the Summer: Staying Safe in the Heat
Florida summers are hot—and for those with neurological conditions like MS, migraines, or epilepsy, the heat can be especially dangerous. [...]
Brain Fog Explained: Causes and When to Seek Help
Brain fog isn't a medical diagnosis—but it is a very real experience. People describe it as forgetfulness, sluggish thinking, or [...]
Neuroplasticity: How Your Brain Can Heal and Change
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to rewire itself. Whether you’ve suffered a stroke, live with chronic pain, or are [...]
How Stress Affects the Brain—and What to Do About It
Stress isn't just emotional—it physically alters your brain. Chronic stress shrinks the hippocampus (memory center), disrupts sleep, and increases inflammation. [...]
The Connection Between Mental Health and Headaches
Your mental and neurological health are deeply intertwined. People with depression and anxiety are more likely to suffer from migraines—and [...]
- May is CurePSP Month of Awareness May 8, 2026May is widely recognized as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for the rare neurodegenerative disease that affects movement, vision, and cognition. It is also an opportunity to recognize the individuals living with PSP, as well as the families and caregivers who support them. Learn more about our PSP Center of Excellence.…
- New Study Reveals Environmental Factors May Speed ALS Progression May 6, 2026At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, research fellow A. Enrique Martinez-Nunez, M.D., Movement Disorders neurologist and ALS research fellow, is working to answer one of the most urgent questions in neurodegenerative disease: why does ALS progress differently from one patient to another? As the institute’s ALS research fellow, made possible through a philanthropic gift…
- Huntington’s Awareness Month May 4, 2026May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for the rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that impacts thousands of families. Throughout the month, organizations like the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) promote advocacy, education, and fundraising for research, often featuring campaigns and going blue. At the Fixel Institute, we are dedicated to providing…
- ALS Awareness Month May 1, 2026ALS Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the challenges faced by those living with the disease. At the Fixel Institute, we continue to advance comprehensive care and research for individuals with ALS. We are also proud to share that we have been recently designated an ALS Center of…
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