Tag: Parkinson’s disease
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Groundbreaking Implant Can REVERSE Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
Surgeons at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England, revealed a revolutionary treatment to reverse Parkinson’s disease. Called the Picostim™ DBS system, the deep brain stimulation device targets malfunctioning firing patterns in the brain. Then, the implant delivers electrical impulses to these areas, helping improve tremors and other motor control symptoms. Tony Howells, the first patient in…
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Eye Doctors Reveal What Happens if You Lack Lutein in Your Body
Did your mother or father ever tell you to “Eat all your vegetables, so you’ll grow up to be healthy and strong?” How many times did you push your peas away or try to feed the carrots to the dog? Your parents knew that veggies were beneficial because they are loaded with vitamins and minerals–including…
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Research Suggests a Link Between Polluted Air and Cognitive Diseases
All around the world, cases of cognitive diseases are on the rise. It’s an epidemic that scientists are feverishly researching in an attempt to find causes and solutions. This is especially true since most cognitive diseases are irreversible. A recent breakthrough in research suggests that markers of certain cognitive diseases were present in young people’s…
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Neurologists Discover That Parkinson’s is Actually Two Diseases
Every year, around eight million people worldwide are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In the United States alone, it’s estimated that 60,000 people will be identified as having Parkinson’s this year. New research reveals that Parkinson’s disease can start in different places in your body, leading researchers to believe that it’s not one disease, but two.…
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10 Times Your Forgetfulness Might Mean Something Worse
As a person begins to age, it’s reasonable to forget little everyday things. For instance, you may forget where you put the car keys, or the clothes may be left in the washer overnight. Forgetfulness is not uncommon to an aging crowd. However, if it goes beyond a couple of things here or there, then…
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5 People Who Get Relief From Parkinson’s With Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana, or medical cannabis, is marijuana that is produced, marketed, and consumed for health purposes. In the United States, medical marijuana consumption is legal in 33 states, four territories, and the District of Columbia. However, all cannabis use remains illegal at the federal level. In Canada, marijuana is legal for any purpose and any…