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What causes Parkinson's? Symptoms of Parkinson's Treatment of Parkinson's disease What causes Parkinson's? Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive condition that affects an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra. This deterioration results in decreased output of a chemical called dopamine, one of several chemicals called neurotransmitters that relay messages between brain cells.
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Tremor (shaking) is an involuntary repetitive movement that usually affects the hands, but can also affect the feet, legs, head, face, and voice. Most people with tremor are healthy, but sometimes tremor can be a symptom of a neurological problem (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke) or a side effect of a medication.
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is one of the most common neuromuscular diseases. It is progressive and fatal: 80% of people who have it die within 5 years. Currently, there is no cure for ALS. There is no treatment that significantly prolongs life, and therefore, treatment of ALS is mainly supportive.
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Dizziness is a term used to describe various sensations such as faintness, lightheadedness, weakness or unsteadiness. Vertigo refers to a feeling of movement or spinning.
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Every new season of American Idol, we eagerly flip on our TVs to see who can sing the... worst! As the audition panel steamrolls across the country in search of fresh talent, TV viewers are treated to the best and worst of the bunch - and, of course, it's the latter we love to watch, the wannabes whose stunning lack of talent leaves us gaping at the TV or rolling with laughter.
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We have all heard that we need to eat healthy to maintain healthy bodies. Too often we forget that we also need to nourish our brains.
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