Before your first MRI scan, it is essential to know how to prepare and what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. Although MRI scans sound daunting, it is actually one of the safest medical procedures performed. At Medical Imaging Express, we use an open MRI machine. This gives patients relief from claustrophobia as […]
Brain Supplements: What Does and Doesn’t Work
Over a quarter of adults over the age of 50 take supplements to try and keep their minds healthy. Often supplements make claims such as, “protect your memory”, “improves memory”, “supports healthy brain function”, “clearer thinking”, or “sharpens focus”. Are these claims accurate though? The FDA doesn’t require supplement makers to prove them effective, so […]