Psychogenic movement is an unwanted muscle movement such as a spasm or tremor that is caused by an underlying psychological condition....

Hypotonia is a medical term used to describe decreased muscle tone. Normally, even when relaxed, muscles have a very small amount of...

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? A concussion is a type of brain injury. It occurs when the brain moves quickly enough to interrupt its function....

World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia...

A cerebral aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in the brain that balloons out and fills with blood. An aneurysm can press...

Dystonia is a movement disorder in which a person's muscles contract uncontrollably. The contraction causes the affected body part to...

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. At various times...

Huntington's disease (HD) results from genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells, called neurons, in certain areas of the brain....

"Take Periodic Rest Breaks from the Computer" Complaints of eye discomfort and fatigue are becoming more common as use of video display...

Classic migraine usually starts with visual symptoms (often zig-zag lines, colored lights or flashes of light expanding to one side of...

What are Chiari Malformations? Chiari malformations (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls...

Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial organism that is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected tick. Most people with Lyme...

The American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season, especially our nation's birthday on the...

What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues...

What is myasthenia gravis? Myasthenia gravis is a disorder causing extreme muscle weakness that can impact a person’s ability to see,...

The epilepsies are a spectrum of brain disorders ranging from severe, life-threatening and disabling, to ones that are much more benign....

What is Hemifacial Spasm? Hemifacial spasm is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by frequent involuntary contractions (spasms) of the...

Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder. It is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological...

What Is Arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness,...

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