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Brain & Memory

October 10, 2025

How to stay safe during a seizure

Advice to share with your caregivers, plus how to make life with seizures more manageable.

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Neurologic conditions that aren’t multiple sclerosis

There are other disorders that involve inflammation in the central nervous system, like these three.

Adult ADHD: Why diagnosis sometimes comes later in life

Leaving the routine and structure of school can make symptoms of ADHD more obvious.

Understanding acoustic neuromas

Acoustic neuromas are slow-growing, noncancerous tumors that can affect hearing and balance.

Pituitary tumor treatment: Know your options

It’s possible that your pituitary tumor will need require immediate treatment. Regardless, it’s important to know that you have options.

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What to do when epilepsy medication doesn’t work for you

If antiepileptic meds don’t prevent your seizures, you have other options.

What to expect after brain aneurysm treatment

If you’ve been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm that requires intervention, read on to understand what you need to know about life after treatment.

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Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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Epilepsy surgery: what you need to know

A surgical procedure might help if antiepileptic medications aren’t successful or if medication side-effects are bothersome.

Understanding brain aneurysms

A rare but dangerous condition, brain aneurysms often go unnoticed — until one ruptures. Here’s what you need to know to spot the signs and understand your risk.

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A guide to understanding Parkinson’s disease

A primer on Parkinson’s, from common symptoms to treatment options.

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Living well with epilepsy

Life with epilepsy can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier.

Stroke treatment: Act F.A.S.T. to save a life

Confusion? Slurred speech? Numbness? Here’s how to identify stroke symptoms — and what to do if someone is having a stroke.

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You’ve been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Now what?

This is a stressful time, but you’ll have support as you start to make decisions for the treatment of a brain tumor.