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M. Flint Beal, M.D.;
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Tremors � The Dana Guide

Tremors are rhythmic, involuntary, oscillatory movements of muscles around a joint.

Peripheral Neuropathy � The Dana Guide

The term peripheral neuropathy refers to disorders of the peripheral nerves, the wiring that connects the body to the brain and spinal cord. Older terms for the

Inhibition and Control � The Dana Guide

Our brains do more than tell us when to act or speak. They also tell us when not to do those things, and that function is just as important.

The Brain-Body Loop � The Dana Guide

As scientists take advantage of ever more refined information about how cells work�the physics and chemistry of both the brain and the body, and how our genes

How to Think About the Brain � The Dana Guide

What is the link between the anatomy of a brain and the workings of a human mind? It's not simple, that's for sure.

Hemorrhagic Stroke � The Dana Guide

If the headache is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, a stiff neck, or loss of mental or physical functions, it definitely requires immediate medical attention.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis � The Dana Guide

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is often called Lou Gehrig�s disease, after the renown baseball player who died of the condition in 1936.

Basic Drives: Eating, Sleeping, and Sex � The Dana Guide

While eating, sleeping, and sex are basic drives, our activities based on these drives are quite complex.

Multiple Sclerosis � The Dana Guide

MS is a major cause of disability in Western societies because of its frequency, tendency to begin in young adulthood, and chronic course.

Speech, Language, and Reading � The Dana Guide

Language is one of the pillars of human intellect. It is the principal way we formulate thoughts and convey them to others.

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Parkinson's Disease — The Dana Guide

Published Jul 06, 2009

by Mahlon R. DeLong

Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurological disorder that most commonly develops between the ages of 55 and 65.

Alcoholism — The Dana Guide

Published Jun 16, 2009

by Charles P. O'Brien, M.D., Ph.D.

A disease defined by the compulsive use of alcohol to the point that it interferes with work or personal life or impairs health

Anxiety and Panic — The Dana Guide

Published Jun 10, 2009

by Jack M. Gorman

Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but at times can become abnormal and harmful.