Saturday 22 October 2011

Parkinson's Disease





Parkinson's Disease

The onset of Parkinson's disease is usually between the ages of 50 and 70. The difference in incidence between men and women is not statistically significant. While the symptoms are certainly troublesome and can eventually result in the total loss of mobility, death as a direct result of Parkinson's disease is uncommon and the life expectancy for a Parkinson's patient has over the last decade or so grown very close to that of the population in general.
The most common and usually first obvious symptom of Parkinson's disease is a tremor. The tremor is often observed in the hand and lower arm but tremors of the leg are also quite common. There is a large variation from patient to patient as to where in the body the tremor appears. Early in the disease process the tremor often decreases substantially with muscle activity. For example the tremor will often decrease or appear to go away when a patient reaches for an object. Once the hand is back at rest the tremor will return. It is also unusual to see any tremors during sleep.

Signs of Multiple Sclerosis




Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

Signs of Multiple Sclerosis vary depending on the patient, how long they have had the disease and how well they are responding to treatment. Sometimes early signs can go unnoticed or mistaken for another physical condition. Numbness, tingling, pain or tremors in various body parts or on different sides of the body are common early signs of MS.
Double vision, blurry vision, lack of balance and coordination, or partial or full loss of vision also often occurs in patients with MS. Fatigue and dizziness are also signs of MS, but are such broad symptoms that they may be overlooked, especially in the early stages, unless a physician who is experienced in compiling symptoms for MS is able to detect it.

How To Improve Your Memory - 3 Simple Tips To Follow




How To Improve Your Memory - 3 Simple Tips To Follow

Our brains are extremely complex. Computers ain't got nothing on your brain. Our brains are more advanced then any computer that has been and will ever be invented. But not only is it complex, it is also extremely powerful. You brain can adapt, alter and change in amazing ways. But when it comes to improving your memory, its all about health. The health of your brain directly reflects how strong your memory is. So here are 3 simple things that will help you improve your memory and keep it going strong well into your old age.
Tip #1 - Get Plenty Of Exercise And Rest
Tip #2 - Have A Good Laugh As Often As You Can
Tip #3 - Avoid Stress

Tuesday 18 October 2011

Cluster Headaches





Cluster Headaches

Cluster headaches are rare headaches that often occur in groups or clusters and are frequently associated with drooping eyelids, red, watery eyes and nasal congestion on the affected side of the face. This is also characterized by severe headaches of piercing quality near one eye or temple that last for between fifteen minutes to three hours.
Victims of this condition do not only feel an intense pain, but also experience disabling effects and impacts on emotions, marriage, finances and other obligations at school or work. This also diminishes the quality of the patient's life, that is why one should find a remedy and undergo treatment as early as possible.