What is it? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is damage to the brain due to a physical trauma. There are many things that can cause a TBI, some common examples include: Motor vehicle accident/s Sporting accidents Falls Assaults What are the typical...
What is it? Dementia is a broad term used to describe a collection of symptoms that are caused by a variety of disorders affecting the brain. It is a syndrome in which there is a deterioration in cognitive function that is beyond what might be expected from normal...
What is it? To some degree all of us can say that we have trouble focusing, overlook details, procrastinate, are easily distracted, fidgety or energetic. It is when this pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity is persistent and interferes with everyday...
What is it? A stroke occurs when there is disruption of the blood flow to the brain. Disruption can occur from a blockage in the blood supply to a region of the brain “ischemic stroke” or when an artery in the brain leaks blood or ruptures open “haemorrhagic stroke”....
What is it? Alcohol consumption can have both acute and chronic effects on our cognitive function. Acute cognitive effects can be seen in direct intoxication which impairs our cognitive abilities. Excessive and chronic alcohol use can be detrimental to our brain...
