Articles about Neurology
It doesn’t take long to discover when a good thing should keep going – just ask the team of experts at the Medical University of South Carolina Wellness Center. During the earliest weeks of a pilot pickleball program called Pick It Up for Parkinson’s, all signs signaled success. “I was nervous about the program,” confirmed … Read more
Incredible progress is being made in Alzheimer’s and dementia research, creating promising new treatments for people living with the disease. Amid this emerging landscape, the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help families navigate new treatment options, learn time-tested caregiving strategies and connect with much-needed support for the dementia journey. Exciting developments have led to the … Read more
Incredible progress is being made in Alzheimer’s and dementia research, creating promising new treatments for people living with the disease. Amid this emerging landscape, the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help families navigate new treatment options, learn time-tested caregiving strategies and connect with much-needed support for the dementia journey. Exciting developments have led to the … Read more
In the summer of 2011, when U.S. resident Yoheved Hasson began feeling involuntary shaking in her left leg, she soon learned from a local neurologist that she had Parkinson’s disease. Several years later, after trying prescription medications and other treatments to no avail, she was told by doctors that her only hope for recovery was … Read more
Sleep is a fundamental component of our daily lives. A good night’s sleep allows your brain and body to slow down and engage in the process of recovery. Your body is able to repair cells and control its use of energy. However, for some individuals, the bliss of slumber can be interrupted by a rather … Read more
I first became curious about tai chi several years ago while observing a small group practicing the ancient martial art in a nearby park. Much like moving through water, they flowed slowly and gracefully through a sequence of choreographed movements with intense focus. Tai chi originated in China during the 16th century. Its physical and … Read more