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Knowing what to look for before and during a seizure — and how to help someone experiencing this clinical condition — might come in handy at some point. 

Brain fog is when your memory or concentration is impaired. It can feel like your thinking is a little sluggish, words are hard to find or like mental exhaustion. There are many possible underlying causes of brain fog such as infection like COVID-19, low iron levels or menopause. Learn how to identify brain fog and when to see a doctor.

Are you peeing more than normal or wondering if you have an overactive bladder? A UnityPoint Health urologist explains common causes of frequent urination, related conditions and when to see a doctor.

There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease at this time. However, by doing our best to prevent the disease with the following brain healthy activities, you can help to prolong and improve your overall quality of life.

Like many men, Alan “Al” Markey, a 75-year-old, retired Fort Dodge resident, ignored signs and symptoms of prostate issues until his primary care physician, Aaron Peimann, MD, urged him to do a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test in November 2019.

After Jon Turk started experiencing tunnel vision and weakness in his limbs, his sister convinced him it was time to go to the ER. Although in his 40s and physically fit, doctors confirmed he was having a stroke. A year after rehabilitation, Turk is raising stroke awareness for younger adults.

Tracey Doyle didn't know she had a blood clotting disorder or patent foramen ovale (PFO) — both risk factors for stroke — until her stroke at 54-years-old made it impossible to ignore. Read how St. Luke's emergency team acted fast to save her.

Through the guidance and support of her occupational therapy team more independent days are ahead for Debora.

Most people associate strokes with older people, but a stroke can happen to anyone at any age and be caused by a variety of things.