The now-late, Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with a degenerative disorder called Parkinson's Disease (PD) in 1984 at the age of 42. Because ... Read More
Brain and Nervous System
9-Year-Old Overcomes Brain Cancer: “I Feel Amazing Now”
Nine-year-old Cameron Scott is a superhero. You wouldn't be able to tell by his big, beautiful bright smile that he underwent months of ... Read More
Parkinson’s Disease (motor system disorders)
What is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which are the result ... Read More
These 5 Behavior Changes Could Be Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s
Certain behavior changes may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's disease, and researchers say they've developed a symptom "checklist" that might ... Read More
Here’s How Poor Nutrition Is Causing An Increase In Dementia
One of the most debilitating conditions that affect our brain health in this country is dementia. Our nutrition should not be taken ... Read More
When Grapes & Blueberries Are Combined, Your Memory Improves
According to the National Institute on Aging, “Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts ... Read More
Toxins, Stress & Trauma: The Nervous System Trifecta
What do sexual dysfunction, mental disorders and decreased immunity all have in common? The root causes of all three can be traced back to ... Read More
Caregiver Confession: What It’s Really Like Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
Defined as an irreversible, “progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions,” everyone with a brain is at ... Read More
Low Blood Sugar In Newborns Tied To Brain Problems Later
Low blood sugar affects about one in six newborns, and new research suggests it could lead to brain difficulties in childhood. Babies who ... Read More
Jahi McMath: Brain Dead Teen Who Fought Life Support System, Dies
Jahi McMath, an Oakland teenager whose brain-death following a routine tonsil surgery in 2013 created national headlines, died on June 22, ... Read More
Understanding The Effects of ALS
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) is serious—research is key to understanding the disease, offering hope for future Editorial Note: The people in ... Read More
Woman’s Runny Nose Was Actually Leaking Brain Fluid
She thought it may have been allergies, or maybe even a bad cold, but for the past two years, 52-year-old Kendra Jackson of Omaha, Nebraska, ... Read More