Brain Health

The importance of sleep on your physical well-being Some people believe they need less sleep than the average person. While this may earn you bragging rights, it’s not good for your health. Sleep is not just the absence of being ...

Dr. Arun Singh Chhabra, Medical Director & Staff Neurologist, Mary Washington Hospital Primary Stroke Center, visited with Ted Schubel from Town Talk on News Talk 1230, WFVA Fredericksburg, to talk about the risk factors for stroke and ...

In May alone, some 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke with many unaware that they were even at risk. Less than a third will arrive in the emergency room within three hours, the optimal time period for better outcomes. May marks ...

When someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming, not only for the patient, but also for the entire family. The more information you have about the signs and symptoms of ...

Do you know the warning signs of stroke? Learn to recognize the signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately if you—or someone with you—exhibits any of these signs. Remember: minutes count when you are having a stroke. When you ...

More Than Moodiness? Everyone feels moody or occasionally has “a case of the Mondays,” but when disruptions in thought or behavior cause someone to lose his or her ability to cope with normal functions and routines, they may be ...

Aphasia is a disorder that is characterized by impairment in language abilities. It can impact the way a person is able to communicate, the way language is understood, and/or the ability to read or write. Symptoms can range from very mild ...

Welcome to the Neuroscience Center of Excellence's first blog. This month, we are sharing the inspiring story of Bert and Colleen in order to initiate a community conversation about healthcare and neuroscience in the Fredericksburg ...

A good night’s sleep had eluded Mindy for years—until she found answers and relief at the Mary Washington Healthcare Sleep and Wake Disorders Center. Sleepwalking was Mindy’s most dramatic sleep disruption. She would get ...

Stress response has become a complicated link of mind, body, spirit and emotions. The responses originally designed to help us survive threats, today can put you at risk for health problems and disease. But it doesn't have to be that ...