Dysautonomia is an umbrella term for a number of disorders of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). But to understand the collection of conditions called "dysautonomia," first we have to understand…
Classified as a "chronic movement disorder," dystonia may appear to some as a disease of the muscles. Like it's cousin Parkinson's disease, however, dystonia is actually a neurological defect. While it's…
When people hear the word “Parkinson’s disease” (PD), they are likely to conjure an image of trembling and unsteady gait. But Parkinson’s disease has many manifestations that strike individuals unequally…
A recent study at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland is showing results that link genetics to certain forms of mental illness. Briefly mentioned was the fact that, although the…
Muhammad Ali is known for many things, including being the Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World, the Rumble in the Jungle and his fight against the Vietnam War. Diagnosed with…
Ping pong can be added to the list of physical activities that aid Parkinson's patients with the debilitating effect of the disorder. And unlike some solitary exercise like walking on a…
Dystonia causes involuntary muscle contractions and can result in abnormal posture. There are a number of different types of dystonia, and there is no known cure. Parkinson's disease (PD) is…
Sometimes, when we're caught up in the fear and uncertainty caused by unexplained symptoms, we can forget that doctors aren't god-like machines. Even when you feed them the right data,…
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