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Every once in a while, you might feel yourself dragging during the day, but what if your daytime productivity is repeatedly affected by drowsiness? You may have a sleep disorder. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and more here.

There are few things more frightening than losing your balance. The injuries caused by a fall can be severe, but did you know that poor balance is linked to a host of health conditions? Learn about a few that affect many, here.

If sitting or sleeping is challenging because of an urge to move your legs and other uncomfortable symptoms, you might have restless legs syndrome. There are multiple causes of RLS, but many wonder if there’s a genetic component. Learn more here.

An EEG test provides important information about electrical activity in your brain. Neurologists depend on this tool to diagnose a range of conditions, including epilepsy. There are several types used for various purposes. Learn more here.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects almost six million in the United States. Learn about the symptoms that accompany each Alzheimer’s stage, and how you can best support your loved one as you both travel this path, here. 

Myofascial pain syndrome is a mouthful, and the tender muscle knots, deep muscle pain, and other symptoms it causes can be debilitating. Learn more about what causes MPS, what its symptoms are, and effective ways to manage and treat it, here.

Three million adults in the United States alone live with epilepsy, but there are many types of seizures the disorder causes, all with different challenges. Learn more about focal seizures, their symptoms and phases, and effective treatment, here. 

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological condition that can be quite debilitating for those living with it. If you care for a loved one struggling with MS, we’ve got tips that make it easier and more beneficial for both of you.

A migraine attack is worlds away from a standard headache — and chronic migraine disorder is particularly difficult since it means you have more than 15 headache days per month. Learn why it’s vital to seek treatment for chronic migraine, here.

Sleep disorders rob millions of high-quality rest, setting them up for serious physical and mental health problems, as well as challenges in making it through a busy day. Learn why it’s urgent to get treatment, here. 

Neurological conditions are complex, and some can be inherited. Learn about some of these conditions here, and know that the Houston Neurological Associates team advises parents and parents-to-be, while offering advanced care.

Parksinon’s disease impacts you physically and cognitively, and your doctor wants to ease your symptoms and slow the disease’s progression. An innovative surgical procedure helps patients who haven’t found relief with medications. Learn more here. 

We offer advanced treatment for myopathy, a painful muscle condition that can be inherited or diagnosed later in life. Learn more about the different types of myopathy, symptoms, and importantly, effective treatments, here.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prevents about 39 million Americans from getting a good night’s sleep. In addition to exhausting you, OSA puts your health at risk. Learn more about it, and an exciting new treatment, here.

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) poses formidable physical challenges, and though the condition isn’t curable, there are treatments that can significantly improve your mobility and quality of life. One is balance training. Learn more here.

Neuropathy is nerve damage that affects over 20 million Americans. There are many types of the disease and many causes, including one you may not have considered. Learn about what it is and effective treatments here.

An epileptic seizure is a frightening experience, but there’s more than one type of epilepsy and many types of seizures. Learn more about the condition, seizure symptoms, and effective treatments, here.

Migraine is more than just a headache. Attacks include neurological symptoms such as nausea, visual disturbances, and mood changes. If your life is altered by frequent migraine attacks, it might surprise you that BotoxⓇ has proven to be an effective treatm

Nothing saps your energy — and your joy — like a lack of sleep and the accompanying exhaustion. Maybe that’s because sleep disorders are closely associated with depression. Learn about this connection, effective treatments, and more, here.

Electromyography (EMG) is an innovative diagnostic test that measures nerve and muscle function, helping us discover the causes of pain, tingling, and burning that affect many parts of the body. Learn more, and why you might be a candidate.

Azheimer’s disease is the most frequently diagnosed form of dementia — nearly 6.5 million live with it. Its devastating effects include memory loss, diminished cognitive abilities, and more. Learn about lifestyle practices that help lower your risk.

A billion people around the world suffer from migraines. As many can attest, predicting migraines can be difficult, but there are some common triggers. Here, we explore these triggers and why identifying them is so important.