SLEEP disorders could be an early warning sign for Parkinson’s or dementia 15 years before they develop. Daily Express :: Health Feed
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The Finding About Eating Disorders That Gives Hope for Recovery
An estimated 30 million people in the United States suffer from eating disorders — life-threatening conditions that are notoriously difficult to treat. Earlier studies have suggested that less than half of people with anorexia or bulimia, the most common eating disorders, will recover. Yet few of these studies have followed patients for longer than 20 […]
Samsung’s emoji chat app helps people with language disorders
It seems like emoji has become a language of its own, but each symbol is really a stand-in for a wide array of thoughts and emotions. This shorthand can be useful for someone who struggles to digest written words — like those with aphasia, a language disorder that impedes people’s ability to read, talk and […]
Asthma news: New drug could revolutionise treatment of breathing disorders
AN EXPERIMENTAL drug could revolutionise the treatment of asthma and other serious breathing disorders – including devastating cystic fibrosis. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Treating Brain Disorders With Sound
Kristin “Sunny” Berry lived with essential tremor for more than 50 years. The neurological disorder caused her hands and jaw to shake uncontrollably, which only worsened with age. Medication seemed to do little for the 59-year-old apartment property manager.Simple tasks like dressing and eating became “impossible”; she often damaged her gums when she brushed her […]
How PTSD Differs From Other Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can come in many forms, and not all of it is a disorder. Anxiety is a natural situation in which the body senses a real or perceived threat and responds with heightened sense of awareness, increased pulse rate, and the physical ability to flee from danger. This is a healthy and protective mechanism designed […]
