Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease plaguing people today, with an estimated 1 million Americans are battling this illness – more than Lou Gehrig’s disease, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis combined. Parkinson’s causes certain nerve cells in the brain to die, affecting movement and causing worsening tremors and stiffness. The direct and […]
Regular physical activity may help delay declines in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed more than 3,400 patients with Parkinson’s disease and found that those who worked out 150 minutes a week exhibited smaller declines in quality of life and mobility during a two-year follow-up than those who exercised less […]
Turmeric, this amazing spice has been used in India for more than 2500 years. And more and more studies have found its benefits to health, from treating various diseases to improving organs’ functions. Here is a list of the remarkable health benefits of using turmeric regularly: Prevents cancer, especially effective for preventing prostate and skin […]
Some studies in psychology have shown that emotions impact the way we perceive time. Fear and stress distort time and make it appear longer than it really is, while days seem to fly by when we are on holiday. Why does this happen? How does the brain “trick” us into thinking time is longer or […]
Dystonia – a neurological movement disorder – is estimated to affect around half a million people in the US and Canada alone. For years, researchers have tried to determine what causes the disorder and find ways to prevent and treat it, but to no avail. Now, investigators from the University of Michigan have created a […]