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Epilepsy is very common, but it can also be deadly. Here are some things you need to know.

10 things you should know about Epilepsy

By Dr. Joseph Sirven

As a neurologist with specialty training in this field, I have been devoted to helping the plight of individuals with epilepsy find better treatments, advocate … Read More

Taking care of your loved ones can be one of the toughest jobs. (Getty Images)

9 tips for caring for the family caregiver

By Dr. Joseph Sirven

It happens almost routinely, the last appointment of the day on a Friday before a weekend or the afternoon prior to a holiday.  After a busy day seeing many … Read More

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Taking care of parents is a 24/7 job

By Nightly News

Maria Carillo, from the Alzheimer's Association talked to Nightly News about how caring for a parent, and especially one suffering from Alzheimer's  is "an … Read More

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Blood test for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise

By Deborah Ferguson, KXAS Dallas

Researchers in North Texas are working on a blood test for Alzheimer's disease and looking at how the disease affects the Latino population. Alzheimer's … Read More

Knowing how to recognize the first signs of Alzheimer's is the best first step.

5 tips to postpone the effects of Alzheimer’s

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Is abuelita beginning to forget family members’ names, or forgetting to turn the stove off? Maybe abuelo remembers what elementary school he went to, but not … Read More