Community Neuroscience Services

04/08/2026

Request an Appointment ABOUT Neurologic Care You Can Trust, Right In Your Community CNS provides expert care for a wide range of neurologic issues. From simple disorders to complex conditions, our highly qualified neurologists are dedicated to caring for our patients like family. Our patient-centere...

04/08/2026

Think sleep is optional? Your brain doesn’t. Discover how even one bad night of sleep can impact focus, mood, and long-term brain health.

By CNS Sleep Medicine Sleep is often treated as optional — something we trade for productivity, busy schedules, or late nights. But from the brain’s perspective, sleep is not a luxury. It is a biological necessity. When sleep is shortened or disrupted, the effects are often felt quickly, and not...

03/30/2026

03/23/2026

Is your child always tired, even after a full night’s sleep? Persistent fatigue can affect mood, focus, and school performance — and sometimes it’s more than just a busy schedule. Learn what might be behind your child’s low energy from our CNS sleep specialists, and when it’s time to take a closer look.

By CNS Sleep Medicine It’s common for children to feel tired occasionally, especially during busy school weeks or growth spurts. But when fatigue becomes constant — affecting mood, attention, or school performance — parents understandably begin to worry. Sleep is one of the most frequent contr...

03/12/2026

Anxiety can cause very real physical symptoms like dizziness, tingling, and chest tightness. Learn why this happens from one of our CNS neuropsychiatrists and when evaluation is important.

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03/04/2026

Your brain needs fuel to function at its best. Discover how a balanced, brain-healthy breakfast can support focus, energy, and memory — plus a simple recipe to get started.

By CNS Neurology Breakfast plays an important role in how the brain functions throughout the day. After an overnight fast, the brain depends on a steady supply of nutrients to support attention, memory, and emotional regulation. When breakfast is skipped or replaced with highly processed, sugary foo...

02/20/2026

Memory lapses can be caused by stress, sleep, or neurological conditions. Learn when forgetfulness is normal and when evaluation is helpful. Our Community Neuroscience Services neuropsychology team is ready to help!

By CNS Neuropsychology Forgetting a name or misplacing keys from time to time is part of being human. But when memory lapses start happening more often or interfere with daily life, it’s natural to worry about what they might mean. Many memory concerns are not caused by neurodegenerative disease. ...

02/13/2026

Staring spells in children may be harmless — or may signal absence seizures. Our pediatric neurologist, Dr Christy Stine, weighs in on how to tell the difference and when to seek expert specialty care for your child.

By CNS Child Neurology Many parents notice moments when their child seems to “zone out,” staring into space and not responding right away. These episodes can be unsettling, especially when they happen frequently or are noticed by teachers at school. While daydreaming is a normal part of childhoo...

02/05/2026

Even mild dehydration can affect brain function. Learn how hydration impacts headaches, dizziness, and concentration:

By CNS Neuropsychiatry The brain is remarkably sensitive to hydration. Even mild dehydration can affect how clearly we think, how steady we feel, and how often symptoms like headaches or dizziness occur. For many patients, hydration is an overlooked but powerful part of brain health. When the body i...

01/28/2026

Looking for expert, personalized care for neurologic disorders AND to be seen in a timely fashion?

Community Neuroscience Services has new patient availability within the next 6-8 weeks in both of our locations! New patients can be seen in March in our Westborough office, and in early April in Worcester. We're looking forward to caring for you!

01/27/2026

Daily headaches are not normal. Learn common causes, lifestyle triggers, and when chronic headaches should be evaluated by a neurologist.

By CNS Headache Medicine Headaches are a part of life for many people, but when head pain becomes a daily companion, it can significantly affect mood, concentration, sleep, and quality of life. Chronic headaches are more than just an inconvenience — they often signal an underlying pattern that des...

12/05/2025