Brain & Nerves

See how the brain works and exactly what each condition changes — in interactive 3D with a live EEG — then find care.

Conditions in this section

• Stroke (Brain Attack) — The brain’s blood supply is suddenly cut off or bursts — a true emergency where “time is brain”.
• Migraine — Much more than a headache — a brain disorder with throbbing pain, nausea and light/sound sensitivity.
• Epilepsy — Recurring seizures from sudden bursts of abnormal brain electricity — usually very controllable.
• Parkinson’s Disease — A slow loss of dopamine cells causes tremor, stiffness and slowness — well managed with treatment.
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia — A progressive loss of memory and thinking — with new treatments emerging and much that helps daily life.
• Bell’s Palsy (Facial Weakness) — Sudden one-sided facial droop from an inflamed facial nerve — alarming, but usually recovers well.

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