What are they?
What is a disorder that causes repeated seizures because of abnormal brain activity?
Epilepsy
How does a stroke occur?
When blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts.
How can concussions be prevented during sports?
By wearing protective gear like helmets and following safety rules.
What treatment is often used to control seizures in people with epilepsy?
Medication
What is a condition that affects how a person thinks, remembers, and behaves, often getting worse over time?
Alzheimer’s disease
How does epilepsy occur?
When abnormal electrical signals in the brain cause seizures.
How can some strokes be prevented?
By eating healthy, exercising, and controlling blood pressure.
What type of therapy helps people regain movement and strength after a stroke?
Physical therapy
What is a disorder caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain that leads to shaking and trouble moving?
Parkinson’s disease
How does Alzheimer’s disease occur?
When abnormal protein buildup damages brain cells over time.
How can traumatic brain injuries be prevented?
By wearing seat belts, using helmets, and preventing falls.
What type of treatment helps people with speech or swallowing problems after brain injury?
Speech therapy
What is a disorder that causes sudden, severe headaches due to abnormal brain activity or blood flow?
Migraine
How do migraines occur?
When changes in brain chemicals and blood flow trigger severe headaches.
How can strokes caused by blood clots be prevented?
By controlling cholesterol, not smoking, and taking prescribed medicines.
What procedure may be used to remove pressure or fluid from the brain?
Surgery
What is a condition involving inflammation of the brain, often caused by infection?
Encephalitis
How does encephalitis occur?
When the brain becomes inflamed, often due to a viral infection.
How can brain damage from oxygen loss be prevented?
By responding quickly to medical emergencies like cardiac arrest.
What treatment may help some epilepsy patients when medication does not work?
Brain surgery or nerve stimulation