Bell’s Palsy

Bleeding Brain Aneurysms

Common Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may have many severe symptoms, while others have only a few mild ones. Symptoms change over time—different symptoms may occur at different stages, and symptoms may get worse as the disease progresses.

Coping with Seizures in Children
Children with epilepsy may have seizures only once in a while, or every day. Though seizures can be scary for parents and caregivers, they aren’t painful and are usually brief.

Dizziness (Vertigo) and Balance Problems: Diagnostic Tests

Exercises You Can Do for Parkinson's Disease
Here are exercises that can help strengthen your muscles and keep them loose and flexible. Ask your doctor whether they’re right for you. Your doctor or physical therapist may also suggest other exercises.

For Caregivers: Daily Care for Dementia Patients
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s means planning activities and looking after daily personal needs. Having a regular daily schedule can help. Your loved one will feel most secure with a familiar routine.

For Caregivers: Safety Tips for Dementia Patients
Many of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can cause safety concerns. Symptoms such as forgetfulness and confusion can lead to unsafe situations.

Getting Around with Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease affects muscle control, coordination, and balance, making it harder to get around. Here are some tips to help make these types of movement easier for you.

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Parkinson’s Disease: Coping with Your Emotions
Parkinson’s disease can cause changes that make you feel tired, cranky, or depressed. Your health care team may be able to help you or refer you to someone who can. Friends, family, and community groups can also offer support.

Parkinson’s Disease: Managing Day to Day
Parkinson’s disease can make daily life harder. But certain adjustments and devices can help you stay independent and active. The following tips suggest ways to handle problems with some daily activities.

Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding Your Medications
Your doctor may prescribe one or more medications for you, depending on many factors. These include your age, the stage of the disease, and the severity of your symptoms. Consult this chart, which shows the types of medication and how they help.

Surgery for a Brain Aneurysm

Surgery for Parkinson's Disease
If your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are severe and medications don’t help, surgery may be suggested. Surgery is not a cure. It may help relieve some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, mainly tremor and rigidity.

Treating Peripheral Neuropathy

Types of Brain Aneurysms

Understanding Dementia
Many older adults are healthy, active, and alert. But sometimes older people become confused and forgetful. They can also seem anxious, depressed, or withdrawn. These changes may be the result of a primary dementia.

Understanding Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is caused by a problem with a small area of your brain. This part of the brain helps control your movement and balance. For reasons that are not yet clear, cells in this part of the brain stop working.

Understanding Reversible Dementias
Many factors can cause symptoms that mimic Alzheimer’s disease. These symptoms are known as reversible dementias. Unlike Alzheimer’s disease, they can be cured with proper treatment. Here are factors that may lead to reversible dementias.

What Is a Brain Aneurysm?

What Is a Partial Seizure?

What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is a disease of the nerves in your feet. It may make you unable to sense pain. Lack of pain makes you more likely to injure yourself without knowing it. But you can learn ways to protect your feet from injury.