Research shows strokes slightly increase during colder months due to factors like blood vessel constriction and thicker blood. WMCHealth experts stress prevention: manage risks, stay active, and know BE FAST stroke signs to act quickly and protect your health.
Category Archives: Neurosurgery
How to Manage Migraine headache Triggered by Heat and Routine Changes
Migraine, a chronic neurological disorder, can worsen in late summer due to heat and schedule changes. WMCHealth recommends staying hydrated, easing into routines, and tracking triggers. For help, contact a WMCHealth specialist at 914.493.7000.
Can Flossing Prevent Stroke?
Flossing is important for dental health, but did you know it can also prevent stroke? A new study suggests that flossing at least once a week may lower your risk of stroke caused by a blood clot.
Your Golf Swing is Hurting Your Game. It’s Also Hurting Your Back
Golf offers a healthy escape, but watch out for common injuries like back issues. Prevent them with warm-ups, core strength, proper grip & equipment, and varied practice. Learn more about spine care at WMCHealth.
A Medical Mystery Solved: Motorcyclist Finally Regains Function After Nerve Injury
After a motorcycle accident left Andrew McGrath unable to move his arm, a rare nerve injury threatened his dexterity and career. Thanks to a complex nerve transfer by WMCHealth’s Dr. Jared Pisapia, Andrew regained function and got his life back. Expert care makes all the difference.
I’m a Neurologist. Here Are 5 Things to Know About Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition influenced by genetics, environment, and immune system dysfunction, with women being three times more likely to develop it than men. While MS cannot be prevented, maintaining vitamin D levels, avoiding smoking, and staying active can help manage symptoms, and modern treatments have significantly improved outcomes. At WMCHealth, expert neurologists provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to support patients at every stage of their MS journey.
Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth
When 29-year-old Tania Zuniga learned she needed brain surgery for the second time in two years, she expected another long hospital stay. Instead, she was home just hours after her procedure, thanks to an innovative treatment approach being explored at WMCHealth.Zuniga was first diagnosed with a benign meningioma in 2023, following surgery to remove aContinue reading “Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth”
Can You Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Nearly 7 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior.
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Senility: What are the Differences?
Learn the differences between dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and senility. WMCHealth neurologist Dr. Katherine Amodeo explains symptoms, causes, and treatments, helping families understand cognitive decline and when to seek care.