Tag Archives: neurological disorders

What Is Tourette Syndrome?

Most people who have heard of Tourette Syndrome have this picture in their mind of some uncontrollable person who swears. Anything we see on TV or read about is usually about the more extreme cases of Tourette Syndrome. However, the majority of people who are diagnosed with TS have a mild or moderate degree of it. Tourette Syndrome is characterized by uncontrollable tics that are manifested in a variety of ways. These tics can be vocal or physical. Vocally, they can range from throat clearing to yelling out things. Physically, they can cause someone to contort their face or flail … Continue reading →

Eat Less To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

A new lifelong study of the diet of squirrel monkeys has shown that a reduced-calorie diet may help slow the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City will be publishing their results this November in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The researchers studied a group of squirrel monkeys for their whole lives. Some were kept on a restricted calorie diet; the rest were allowed a normal diet. The squirrel monkeys that were on the reduced calorie diet were less likely to experience changes in their brains like those that signify Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

About Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Alzheimer’s disease usually begins slowly. Mild forgetfulness may be the only symptom for a long time — and it is easily confused with age-related memory loss. In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a person may have trouble remembering recent events or the names of familiar people or things. They may have difficulty performing familiar activities. These symptoms are bothersome, but usually aren’t serious enough to cause alarm. In the middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a person’s symptoms will become more noticeable. The forgetfulness will start to interfere with simple daily activities — a person may forget how to brush … Continue reading →