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After a brain injury, a person may be less able to coordinate sequential activities, process thought, and use language. At first, therapy may be provided by medical professionals and therapists. But often longer-term support by family and friends is needed. Read on to learn more.

Sometimes an injury damages the part of the brain that controls balance, sight, or hearing. Or memory loss may keep a person from remembering certain sights, sounds, smells, or tastes. Some people have trouble handling abstract ideas, like time, or they may simply lose track of what they are doing.

A traumatic brain injury can affect other parts of the body too. As a result, people who have a brain injury may have little or no control over their bodies. Read on to learn more.

How careful are you when handling guns? Your child will look to you as a role model. You need to act safely. Here is a gun safety checklist.

Most headaches aren't serious and can be relieved with self-care. But some headaches may be a sign of another health problem like eye trouble or high blood pressure. Read this for more information about treating headaches.

With a little bit of planning, most people with partial seizures are able to lead active, fulfilling lives. You can, too. These tips can help you stay as healthy as possible and head off seizures before they happen.

Children with autism have trouble relating to others. They may not respond to social cues, such as smiles or eye contact. They may also dislike being held or cuddled. They may be slow learning to talk. Many children with autism can thrive with early help.

Your Achilles tendon is a large band of tissue in the back of your ankle. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. You use it almost every time you move your leg. But repeated stress can make it more prone to injury. A complete tear through the tendon is known as an Achilles tendon rupture.

Although they can be painful, most rib fractures aren't serious. But they often make it hard to cough or breathe deeply. Here's what you need to know.