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Tips for living with migraine

If you suffer from migraine try to educate yourself about your condition; a good self management programme is often the key to reducing the frequency and intensity of your migraine attacks.

Life after a brain injury

In the blink of an eye a person can go from living a full and independent life to living with an acquired brain injury.

Ireland could be “a European leader” in neurological research

Demand for neurology services are growing — yet this area of medicine suffers from dramatic under-investment says Magdalen Rogers, Executive Director, Neurological Alliance of Ireland.

New migraine drugs bring hope for sufferers

The misery of migraine is something one in 10 of us will have experienced first-hand. Thanks to new treatments, chronic sufferers will soon be better armed for staving off attacks.

Why it's crucial to report MS relapses to your MS clinic/GP

People with MS who experience a relapse should tell their neurologist, MS nurse or GP as it's a sign that underlying inflammation in the nervous system is not fully under control.

Stop more strokes with simple pulse checks

Strokes can prove devastating and are frequently fatal, but more cases could be prevented by making lifestyle changes and learning how to check your pulse.

Michelle Hanley: living with MS

Michelle was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2015, before her 25th birthday. She had just returned to education, training as a hairdresser.

Unblocking cost-effective treatment for stroke

Health services must invest now in treatments to restore life quality and economic productivity in people following a stroke.

Why neuro-rehabilitation is vital for brain injury survivors

A lack of suitable neuro-rehabilitation services from hospital to home is having a negative impact on those surviving brain injuries, says Barbara O’Connell, CEO, ABI Ireland.

Getting the brain health habit

Why brain healthy behaviour can pay dividends in MS.

MS and me: Joan’s story

Having MS takes its toll – but it also gives back in surprising ways, says mother of two Joan Jordan.

Family carers: key partners in care

Zoe Hughes Policy & Research Officer at Care Alliance Ireland answers some questions on Family Carers.

Mechanical thrombectomy: the new standard for stroke treatment in Ireland

Mechanical thrombectomy is a new form of stroke treatment which has been part-pioneered at Beaumont Hospital. Dr John Thornton explains how the procedure works and the importance of implementing the treatment going forward.

Neurology in Ireland: A message of hope, a warning of crisis

New treatments are offering hope to thousands of Irish people with neurological conditions, but significant investment is critical if Ireland is to meet what the World Health Organisation has termed the greatest challenge facing public health systems in developed countries worldwide.

Dementia care costs 'halved' by supporting people to live at home

By 2021 the number of people with living with dementia is expected to rise to 68,216. More than 60% of people with dementia live in the community cared for by 50,000 family carers with patchy, uncoordinated or no support.

Early diagnosis is key to living well with dementia

A diagnosis of dementia is challenging, while with the correct supports you can live well with it, but early diagnosis is key. Head of Public Affairs and Advocacy with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Tina Leonard talks to us about a condition that will affect one in three Irish people over the age of 65.

Migraine: ‘Not just another headache’

Although the cause of migraine remains unknown and there is no cure, with the right information, support and good self-management skills, people with migraine can greatly reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. The Migraine Association of Ireland top 10 tips are:

Train your brain with our free online Sudoku game

Those with the best brains as older adults are those who take the time to engage their mental muscle regularly. Why not take the time to exercise your brain right now with this Sudoku puzzle?

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland: Facts and Information

MS Ireland is the national organisation providing information, support and advocacy for the 9,000 people living with Multiple Sclerosis and their families.

Brain Disease: where Ireland stands

A large majority of us will experience some form of brain illness during our lifetimes, with over half of us requiring therapy for a neurological or psychiatric disease.

What you need to know about Migraines

Migraine is the world’s most common neurological condition. It affects about half a million people in Ireland, costing the economy €252 million per year due to loss of productivity and sick-days.

Changing attitudes towards Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition which varies in severity, but according to Dr Chris McGuigan, Consultant Neurologist at St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin, the personal and societal impact of MS is far reaching.

Reducing disability progression for people with MS

MS Ireland highlights the impact of Multiple Sclerosis on 9,000 people and their families, and calls on the government for a neuro-rehabilitation strategy to help reduce disability progression.

Why neuro-rehabilitation is vital for brain injury survivors

A lack of suitable neuro-rehabilitation services from hospital to home is having a negative impact on those surviving brain injuries, says Barbara O’Connell, CEO, ABI Ireland.

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