Latest Blog Posts By Category Blogs & Updates - Click here to view all posts The latest posts for Blogs & Updates are listed below. The Importance of Sleep for the Healthy and the Injured Brain New research suggests quality sleep has a healing effect on TBI. As a sports neurologist and pain medicine specialist, I have tremendous respect for the positive impact of quality sleep on Neurologic ... Pain, Placebo, Nocebo and the Brain Placebos have been used for centuries in medicine, both inside of clinical research studies and out. Interestingly, the word placebo was medically defined in the early 1800s as “any medicine ... Concussion Considerations for Athletes with Neurologic Conditions Concussions can happen to anyone; but those with underlying conditions may be at greater risk. As a sports neurologist, I can say with confidence that the sports neurology community knows much more ... In the News - Click here to view all posts The latest posts for In the News are listed below. Real Simple Quotes Dr. Williams: Is It a Migraine or Just a Headache? Here's How to Read the Signs and Tell the Difference Headaches are like a box of chocolates: You never know which kind you're going to get (and can only hope the one you end up with doesn't bring your day to a screeching halt). As you've ... Medical News Today Quotes Dr. Williams: Medical myths: 11 migraine misunderstandings Migraine is a common condition, affecting more than 37 million people in the United States and up to 148 million worldwide. And some evidence suggests that migraine prevalence might be increasing ... U.S. News & World Report Quotes Dr. Williams: Memory Decline Isn't Inevitable Have you ever forgotten where you left your keys? Been unable to recall where you placed your wallet? Woken up late because it slipped your mind to set the alarm on your cellphone or clock? None of ...