As a neurologist, here are 5 things I commonly see in cognitively healthy older adults that might surprise you: 🧠 1️⃣ They get their hearing checked 👂 -Hearing loss is associated with increased dementia risk, and hearing treatment may slow cognitive decline in some higher-risk older adults.

As a neurologist, here are 5 things I commonly see in cognitively healthy older adults that might surprise you: 🧠 1️⃣ They get their hearing checked 👂 -Hearing loss is associated with increased dementia risk, and hearing treatment may slow cognitive decline in some higher-risk older adults.

Nausea and vomiting are not just “side effects” of migraine — they’re part of the attack. 🤢🧠 During migraine, the brain networks involved in nausea, autonomic function, and digestion can all be affected. That’s why some people experience: • Nausea even before the headache starts • Vomiting

Taking pain relievers too often can actually lead to more headaches. 🧠 This is called medication-overuse headache or medication adaptation headache 💊 It can happen when rescue meds are used too frequently 📅 If you need them several days a week, your treatment plan may need adjusting 💊 Simple

Migraine aura can look very different from person to person 👇 👁️ Visual aura: flashing lights, zig-zags, shimmering spots, or blind spots. It typically involves both eyes/visual fields. Truly monocular vision changes warrant evaluation for an eye/retinal cause. ✋ Sensory aura: tingling, pins

I watched this Spider-Man scene last night and, as a headache specialist, I could not ignore how much it looked like migraine sensory overload!!! 👂🏼 🧠 💥 The sounds are amplified. Everything feels too intense. He looks overwhelmed by normal sensory input. It is such a good visual example of

The amount of times I hear, “That was a lot of information… is this going to be written down?” 😂 Soooo much of what I do is also undoing misinformation they’ve heard about migraine and neurology. I want you to leave understanding what’s happening, why we’re choosing a treatment, what to expec

Migraine medications can be EXPENSIVE 💸 — but the sticker price isn’t always what you have to pay. I put together a FREE Migraine Medication Savings Guide with: 💜 Copay & savings cards 💜 Patient assistance programs 💜 Lower-cost medication options 💜 Tips for reducing out-of-pocket costs FR

Things I personally avoid as a neurologist 🧠 Which one needs its own video? 👀 #doctor #brainhealth #medicine

30 headache days a month → ZERO. 🧠 I will never share identifying patient information, but I do think it’s helpful—and exciting—to talk about successful treatment plans!! And an important reminder: migraine is still a lifelong neurologic disease. Even when someone is doing amazingly well, th

I’m a neurologist and these are 3 migraine “hacks” that actually work ⬇️ And by ‘hack,’ I mean an evidence-based strategy that actually helps.. 1. Have TWO rescue options 💊 💉 One oral + one non-oral backup for attacks with severe nausea, vomiting, or rapid escalation. 2. Exercise when

Migraine existed long before modern pharmaceutical companies, and descriptions of migraine go back thousands of years. You can criticize healthcare systems or drug pricing all you want — but dismissing a disabling neurologic disease doesn’t challenge capitalism. It just dismisses the people l

Atrial Fibrillation is one of the most important heart rhythm problems to look for after certain strokes because it can significantly increase the risk of another stroke! ♥️ AFib can allow blood to pool in the heart and form a clot. 📈 That clot can travel to the brain and cause an ischemic stro

Getting to live the life i once hoped for is something I never want to take for granted. RIP Dolly Parton 🤍 And in 2026 I have to clarify: yes, the degree is real….because the whole fake-Duke-PA saga has made that an actual disclaimer 🥲 #medicine #doctor #medstudent #womeninstem

Migraine is SO much more than a headache. 🧠 Dizziness, ear pressure, facial pain, nausea, motion sensitivity—and even unusual smell sensations—can all show up around an attack. The more you recognize your migraine symptoms, the easier it is to describe what’s happening and build a better trea

Ask me a YES or NO question about migraine, brain health, dementia, or neurology 🧠👇 I can share general medical education, but I can’t give personalized medical advice or diagnose you here! #neurology #brainhealth #doctor

Frequent headaches in kids deserve more than “they’re probably stressed.” If you’re noticing recurring headaches, nausea, light or sound sensitivity, needing to lie down, or headaches that interfere with school or activities, bring it up with your pediatrician. Ask: “I’m worried my child may

Women make up nearly 2 out of 3 people living with Alzheimer’s. There ARE things we can do that may lower our risk of dementia: stay physically active, treat high blood pressure, manage cholesterol and diabetes, don’t smoke, address hearing loss, stay socially and cognitively engaged, and prote

I get offered a lot of migraine products to promote. But “made for migraine” doesn’t automatically mean evidence-based — and $$ doesn’t make me lower the bar. 🧠 If I recommend something, trust it comes from evidence or experience! #migraine #neurology #migrainerelief #doctor