parkinson's disease information
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a motor system disorder caused by the chronic, progressive degeneration of neurons (nerve cells) in regions of the brain that control movement. PD causes a decline s....
Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a neurodegenerative disease of unknown cause ...
Ménière's disease is a condition characterized by recurrent vertigo (dizziness), hearing loss, a...
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, a neurologic disease characterized by loss of me...
Tremor is an unintentional (involuntary), rhythmical alternating movement that may affect the muscles of any part of ...
Dementia is a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more ...
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parkinson's disease videos
Oliver Sacks discusses the effect of music therapy on Parkinson's disease patients. The story related in the video comes from Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain - Dr. Sack's latest book.
parkinson's disease blogs
Tai chi is not just an ancient, graceful art hailing from China centuries ago. In addition to being described as “meditation in motion,” we have reported here on altMD that Tai chi also reduces ten...
We are extremely excited to publish this book which is truly the first of its kind in many ways. Much of the material in this book and DVD is not available presently to a wide audience and it is al...
Over 1.5 million Americans suffer from Parkinson’s Disease, a
degenerative condition of the central nervous system that often impairs
motor skills, speech, and other functions. Common Parkinson’s...
Vitamin D is important in general overall health.
Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. During the winter months we suffer a deficiency unless we are using a daily sun lamp or are supplementing Vit...
Steven Pratt, M.D., the author of SuperFoods Healthstyle explains that the best approach for optimal health and preventing disease comes from a diet rich in phytochemicals. And while none of the fo...