Blog Posts in December, 2016

• Reader's Digest Interviews Dr. Williams About How Migraines Can Affect Your Sleep

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 27-Dec-2016

  Can’t Sleep? Any of These 10 Medical Conditions Could Be Why If you can never summon the sandman fast enough, listen up. A medical reason might be behind your lack of rest, and once you determine it, you'll be able to sleep longer and better. READ FULL ARTICLE
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• Exercise as Treatment for Neurological Conditions Part 2 - Building Muscle Mass

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 15-Dec-2016

  In part one of this series, I touched on the scientifically proven physical and neurological benefits of exercise. When most non-fitness folks think of exercise, what typically comes to mind is jogging, running, bicycling, or light weightlifting – some variation of moderate energy, steady-state movement. As previously discussed, this type of body mechanics is important for cardiovascular ...
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• Reader's Digest Interviews Dr. Williams About Why Concussions Make You Feel Dizzy

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 7-Dec-2016

  Hypotension, also known as low blood pressure, can cause dizziness, particularly when going from lying down to sitting or standing. "When you get up too quickly from a sitting or lying position and your blood doesn't travel as quickly up to your head, you can experience a 'head rush' feeling," explains Sherry Ross, MD, ob-gyn and women's health expert at Providence Saint ...
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