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Top 10 Articles of 2019

top ten articles of 2019

Here are the most read Brain & Life articles of 2019.

  1. Luke Perry's Death Sheds Light on Stroke Risk Factors
    The actor died from a "massive stroke" at 52, a stark reminder that stroke can affect people at any age. Here's what you need to know.
  2. General Anesthesia Tips for People with Neurologic Disorders
    General anesthesia may carry certain risks—postoperative hallucinations, delirium, and cognitive difficulties—for vulnerable populations. Protect yourself with these strategies. 
  3. How to Fight Fatigue
    Fatigue is a troubling symptom of many neurologic conditions. Here's why—and 11 tips on how to handle it.
  4. How Performer Mayte Garcia Is Managing MS with Confidence
    Garcia wants the world to know she has multiple sclerosis—and that she's handling it with strength.
  5. Actor Dash Mihok on How Tourette Syndrome Shaped His Career
    Mihok's success in the spotlight—both as an actor and a hip-hop musician—illustrates that people with Tourette's can not only manage their disorder but also channel it in productive ways.
  6. The Many Faces of Stroke
    Anyone can experience a stroke, regardless of age, sex, or race. And, as these five survivors attest, recovery is multifaceted too.
  7. Neurologic Conditions Can Lead to Depression—Here’s How to Manage It
    Depression is common with conditions like epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson's disease. Learn how to identify and deal with this mood disorder. 
  8. Strategies and Therapies for Combatting Essential Tremor
    Essential tremor can't be cured yet, but there are ways to make living with the disorder less difficult
  9. A Choir for People with Dementia Inspires Hope
    Across St. Paul and Minneapolis, the Giving Voice Chorus has offered hundreds of people with dementia and their caregivers a newfound sense of purpose and belonging.
  10. Singer Gloria Estefan Supports Research to Cure Paralysis
    After surviving a severe spinal injury to perform again, Estefan is passionate about advancing paralysis research.