The average age for a stroke is 65. But more young people, some in their late 20s to early 30s, are having strokes. Learn to recognize the symptoms of a stroke with the acronym FAST. Here’s what it stands for and what to do if you think you or someone else is having a stroke.
Creative writing program offers virtual connection and expression
Concussions account for 75% of all traumatic brain injuries. Learn the signs and symptoms, and why it’s so important to get care from a medical professional.
Donna D. suffered a near-fatal bacterial infection that left her completely paralyzed. Learn how she got her life back with Swedish spine services.
Learn about an addition to the Adventure Program offered at the Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Center that features virtual reality activities and locations.
Groundbreaking clinical trial update in the treatment and holistic care of ALS patients.
Learn about how COVID-19 may be causing strokes in younger people, warning signs to watch for and why you shouldn’t wait to get care.
Dementia and Healthy Aging: A Conversation with Dr. Nancy Isenberg
Find out what you can do to minimize the risk of stroke for yourself and your loved ones.
Creating & listening to music playlists is fun, but did you know it can be therapeutic? Here are some tips from a Board-Certified music therapist, to help fight cancer by finding just the right mix.
World Heart Day and World Stroke Day help build awareness about the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices and how you can reduce your risk of disease.
Find out how to improve emotional well-being for children and prevent mental health disorders before they begin.
Get answers to your questions about vertigo and balance issues from a Swedish audiologist.
Guided focus ultrasound technology is a promising, non-invasive treatment to mitigate essential tremor
New medication and therapies are being developed to mitigate tremors and permanent immobility caused by Parkinson’s disease.
The use of machine learning applications in diagnosing Alzheimer's is an exciting new development in medical research that promises to help overcome the difficulties of early diagnosis.
Aphasia treatment is spearheaded by a speech and language pathologist but draws on the professionalism and skill of numerous other specialties.
According to the World Health Organization, up to 75% of adults between 18 to 65 years old have had a headache in the last year. Of those, at least 30% have reported a migraine. Despite how...
Nirav H. Shah, MD, Medical Director of Stroke at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, explains how strokes are caused, how they are treated and how to prevent them from happening.
Medical science has invested heavily in researching the brain, and one promising area that has garnered well-deserved attention is the increasing success of a medical procedure known as deep...
The Multiple Sclerosis Center at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute receives patients from all over the world wanting to confirm their MS diagnosis or seeking ways to manage their symptoms and...
