Parkinson’s disease is quite well known ever since famous actor Michael J. Fox (Family Ties, Back To The Future, Spin City) was diagnosed with it decades ago. It’s a brain disorder that can cause unintended/uncontrollable movements of the body. For instance, a person with Parkinson’s might have shaky hands at certain times. Or they might… Read more »
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of a person’s central nervous system. It’s thought to be an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks itself by mistake. There is no cure for MS. There are treatments for it, however, and these treatments are meant to slow the progression of the disease, manage its symptoms, help… Read more »
Do you have arthritis? One of the main causes of arthritis pain is inflammation. It happens because there’s tissue damage in the body. When there’s tissue damage, your body releases chemicals which alert your nerves to carry pain signals to your brain. Then you feel pain at the site of the tissue damage. Interesting, right?… Read more »
If you experience migraines, you know one thing: you wish you didn’t! What are some tips for preventing migraine headaches? Dark Room When you feel a migraine coming on, that’s when it’s time to stop what you’re doing and take some key steps… First, get to a dark, quiet place so you’re not dealing with… Read more »
Have you ever known someone with Parkinson’s disease? If you or someone you know has this disease (or had it), then you know it involves uncontrollable shaking/tremors, lack of coordination and speaking difficulties. Sufferers might also experience slowed movement, balance troubles and/or stiffness in their limbs. What are the 5 stages of Parkinson’s disease? Stage… Read more »
Women– especially older women– often have to deal with stiff and painful joints. A doctor may diagnose them with rheumatoid arthritis and/or osteoarthritis. What should you know about these two types of arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Differences Rheumatoid arthritis can happen at any age and it’s an autoimmune disease where your body’s immune… Read more »
If you’ve ever experienced a migraine headache, you know that it feels like there’s a pulsing, throbbing sensation going on, usually on one side of your head. Migraine headaches can also include nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to both light and sound. They’re not fun! Most people with migraines cannot do daily activities– the pain in… Read more »
Do you have joint pain or stiffness in a joint? Have you noticed a loss of flexibility or your range of motion seems to be reduced? When you press on the affected area with your fingers is there tenderness or discomfort? You might be showing signs of osteoarthritis. When you’ve got joint damage, the result… Read more »
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting joints of the body. People with RA might have inflammation or pain in their hands, fingers and wrists or their knees, ankles, feet and/or toes. Normally, a person’s cartilage acts as a “shock absorber” for the joints. However, RA messes with the cartilage and eventually people… Read more »
The famous actor Michael J. Fox, known for starring in “Family Ties,” “Back To The Future,” and “Spin City,” first learned he had young-onset Parkinson’s disease in 1991 at age 29. He told the public about this in 1998 and has been known worldwide for it ever since. In fact, he has committed himself to… Read more »