Last articles from Neurological Disorders category on Health Top News

A Short History of Alzheimerâs Disease

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The story behind the name: Alzheimerâs Disease
By Joe Green

Alzheimerâs disease is named after the German psychologist Alois Alzheimerâs. Whilst it is presented as a twentieth century disease, the brain degeneration, cognitive impairment and disturbing behavioral and psychiatric problems which characterize the disease have most likely been around for centuries.

While Dr. Alzheimerâs is the diseaseâs namesake, Alzheimerâs colleague Emil Kraepelin played an equally i... (Read All)

Is ADD A Learning Disability?

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Attention Deficit Disorder, in itself, is not a learning disability. The term ?learning disability? typically refers to a perceptual disability, such as an auditory or visual processing disorder, like autism or dyslexia. A person with ADD, however, has no problems perceiving or interpreting information. Therefore, it does not qualify as a learning disability.

Although it is often jumbled in with the mass of ?disabilities?, ADD actually does not hinder the process of learning. A child wit... (Read All)

What Is Parkinson Disease

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Parkinson disease is a brain disorder that affects nearly 1.5 million Americans and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. There is no known cure but with research and medication there is hope.

A British physician, Dr. James Parkinson, first described the disease in 1817. It is characterized by slowness, tremors, stiffness and a loss of balance. Only two of these symptoms need to be present, especially if they are more apparent on one side of the body over the other, for a diagnosis of... (Read All)

Common Myths About ADD

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

? Attention Deficit Disorder does not actually exist; it is an excuse to allow children to behave poorly and avoid discipline.

Great strides are being taken to fully understand ADD and its causes. However, there is no question it is a real disorder that is exhibited by inattention, impulsiveness, distractibility, and sometimes hyperactivity.

? All children have poor attention spans and are hyperactive; therefore children diagnosed with ADD are just like any other child.

A... (Read All)

What Causes ADD?

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Many of the parents, as well as the children affected by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), have been left wondering what causes this frustrating and complicated disorder. Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer to this question.

There has been much debate over the last few years as to the causes of ADD; some have argued parental shortcomings, food allergies, or neurological defects to be the cause. When it really comes down to it, no one knows for sure what causes ADD. However, throu... (Read All)

Talking To Your Doctor Or Specialist About ADD

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Talking to your child?s doctor or specialist about ADD may be very difficult, especially in the beginning stages of diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. It is important to understand and accept that doctors can be of great assistance in treating and helping your child and your family through this arduous process.

In the beginning, you may be unwilling to accept your child?s condition. If this is the case, you may be uncooperative and rebellious to treatment suggestions or even furthe... (Read All)

ADHD And Executive Control: Intervention Strategies For Parents And Teachers

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Psychologists, schools, and families have come a long way in their collective understanding of attention-deficit disorder over the past decade. Most of us now understand that to think of ADHD as merely a problem with distraction, or excess energy, is to grossly simplify what is a complex neuropsychological syndrome.

Extensive research has revealed the extraordinary impact of ADHD on the lives of children. Perhaps the most important contribution of scientific research, from a diagnostic p... (Read All)

Treating ADD - The Range Of Possible Options

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Attention Deficit Disorder, a challenge to say the least, may have you ready to pull your hair out. Luckily, there are treatments available to help your child be more successful at completing daily tasks, paying attention, and resisting impulsive activity. Generally, there are three most utilized methods for treating ADD: medication, behavior therapy, or alternative medicine.

Medication has been the primary treatment method for Attention Deficit Disorder for decades. Although it has been... (Read All)

Treating ADD With Medication

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Medication has long since been the cornerstone for treating Attention Deficit Disorder. There are several medications on the market and their effectiveness is rarely at question; however, they do not come without their side effects and criticisms.

The most common medication is methylphenidate, more commonly known as Ritalin and Concerta. Other stimulant medications are pemoline, known as Cylert; dextroamphetamine, known as Dexedrine and Dextrostat; and d- and l-amphetamin racemic mixture... (Read All)

Treating ADD With Behavior Therapy

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

While medication has long been used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, Behavioral Therapy has proven to be incredibly effective as well and is now being used in combination with its long utilized counterpart. There are many aspects of Behavior Therapy, but the overall purpose is to train the individual to improve their behavior and be more effective.

There are basically three principles to a behavior therapy approach: set goals that are specific, provide consequences and rewards, and c... (Read All)

Treating ADD With Alternative Medicine

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Alternative medicine is a practice which people either live by or laugh at; there does not seem to be any middle ground. When it comes to treating Attention Deficit Disorder, alternative medicine refers to any treatment technique which falls outside the realm of standard behavioral treatments and medication.

Dietary intervention is one such treatment in which certain foods are eliminated from a child?s diet to reduce or eliminate the negative effects of ADD. This is based on the misguide... (Read All)

Living With ADD - What To Expect

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

For a child, teenager, or adult suffering from ADD, a difficult road may lie ahead. If you have just recently been diagnosed with ADD, you may not know what life will be like for you, how the symptoms will persist, or how age affects ADD. The good news is, as time goes by, you will more than likely learn effective ways to deal with your disorder, making it less and less obtrusive on your life.

As a child, symptoms of ADD are inattentiveness, impulsiveness, distractibility, and often hype... (Read All)

What Is Alzheimer?s Disease?

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Alzheimer?s is a devastating disease that robs individuals of their memories, ability to recognize their loved ones or even to complete simple tasks for themselves, but there are treatments available to help slow the course of Alzheimer?s disease and researchers are working hard to find a cure.

Alzheimer?s disease is considered a condition of the elderly affecting mostly those over the age of 65. While there are so called early onset cases that occur in younger adults they are rare. 23,0... (Read All)

How ADD Affects Child Education And Schooling

Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Educating a child with Attention Deficit Disorder may not be an easy process. Although great strides have been made in recognizing the disorder and many school systems have answered the call, many are still antiquated in their procedural methods as well as catering to specific circumstances.

How ADD affects a classroom is usually seen before diagnosis takes place. It may be seen in the little girl in the corner, twirling her hair as she looks out the window, or the boy running around the... (Read All)

What Parents Can Do To Help Children With ADD

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Once your child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, you may feel a bombardment of emotions: guilt, for feeling responsible; relief, for understanding the cause of your child?s behavior; or anger. As you sort through all of the emotions, it is important to understand your child?s position is not a hopeless one. Many things can be done to help your child reach their full potential and to deal with the disorder.

The first thing you should do to help your child is research AD... (Read All)

Can Alzheimer's Be Prevented?

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Alzheimer?s disease is a condition affecting up to 4.5 million Americans. While there is no known cure, studies have been conducted that indicate there may be ways of preventing the onset of Alzheimer?s disease.

The disease is characterized by symptoms such as forgetfulness, memory loss, and reduced ability to concentrate, and in later stages the sufferer may display anxiety and delusions, loss of speech and inability to sit up or walk. It is a slow disease with symptoms manifesting and ... (Read All)

What Are The Stages Of Alzheimer's Disease?

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

An estimated 23,000 people die each year in the United States from Alzheimer?s disease. It is the leading cause of dementia in the elderly, making it the eighth leading cause of death among that age demographic. Alzheimer's cannot currently be cured, but understanding the seven stages of the disease can help researchers, care-giving family members and those afflicted.

Alzheimer?s disease most often affects those over 65. It is extremely rare for the conditioner to occur earlier.

... (Read All)

ADD And College Students - How Does It Affect Them?

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Unfortunately, Attention Deficit Disorder does not necessarily fade with age. Many people that suffer as a child will continue to suffer as a teen, as well as into adulthood. However, this disorder may affect people differently at different stages in their life.

College can be a difficult time for some students. For many, this represents a time of breaking free and starting their new uninhibited lives. This may be an exciting and emotional time. How does a college student with ADD face s... (Read All)

What Is Used To Treat Bipolar Disorder?

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Bipolar disorder is also referred to as manic depression. Atypical mood swings, depression, shifts in energy levels and an inability for the person to function normally in society or in relationships are signs of this ailment. Approximately one percent of the population is diagnosed with this disorder each year. It can affect academic growth, careers, and personal relationships negatively. This long term disorder requires lifetime maintenance and monitoring to assure proper treatment.

Mo... (Read All)

What is Down Syndrome?

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Every year, one child in every 800 to 1,000 births will be born with a condition known as Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a disorder in which the child has extra genetic material. This extra genetic material causes the baby to develop differently in the womb. This abnormal development occurs during the early stages of cell division, soon after conception.

There is no known reason for Down syndrome or a cure for it.

The disorder came by its name when an English physician, ... (Read All)

ADD As An Adult - What's It Like?

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Attention Deficit Disorder is often difficult to diagnose in adulthood as it sometimes masked by relationship problems, mood disorders, substance abuse, employment issues, or other psychological disorders. It was previously believed that children and adolescents would grow out of ADD, but it has just been acknowledged in the last few decades that it persists into adulthood. Actually, 67% of children with ADD will continue to exhibit signs well into adulthood. ADD is very difficult to diagnose in... (Read All)

The Truth About Depression

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

You?ve probably seen the commercials on television talking about the ?you? you used to be before depression set in. Such commercials are generally aired by drug companies promoting an anti-depressant. But what these commercials fail to tell you is depression is common, and not everyone who feels down or blue is suffering from depression. You need to know the facts about depression before you and your doctor determine you are indeed suffering from this illness.

That?s right. Depression is... (Read All)

Coping With Autism-Support For Families

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Based on the U.S. Department of Education?s 2002 report to Congress on IDEA the number of students with autism in U.S. schools has increased by 1354% in an eight-year period from 1991-1992 to 2000-2001 (as cited by the Autism Society of America, 2003). This increase is almost fifty times higher than all disabilities (excluding autism), which has increased in the U.S. by 28.4%. From 1991-1992 to 2000-2001 school years, the number of students with autism that are being served under IDEA has increa... (Read All)

Why is Parkinson's disease difficult to diagnose?

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

While Parkinson's disease has very distinctive features, it is rather a difficult disease to identify, particularly while it is in its early stages. Unfortunately there are no precise tests, which doctors can do to establish an exact diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and regrettably especially in its early stages it might be mistaken for other diseases. If and when this happens, it delays or prevents the appropriate action being administered in the quickest feasible time.

The trouble ... (Read All)

Who Gets Parkinson's Disease?

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Parkinson's Disease affects generally elder adults, among about 90% of the known cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 60. Within that population, there is a small amount of variance, with the danger increasing from age 60 through age 75, and then going down sharply. Currently, Parkinson's Disease is known to affect about 3% of the population over the age of 65. With present statistics and the probable aging of the population, authorities think that that percentage will double in the nex... (Read All)

The Gift Of ADD: Gremlin Or Ipod

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Through out the online ADD Community there is some what of an on going debate about whether ADD is a gift. ADD expert Edward Hallowell describes ADD as a gift that needs to be unwrapped. I like to think of ADD more like one of those gifts that I have unwrapped but just have no idea what to do with. It's also like one of those gifts that I didn?t ask for but somebody just felt the need to give to me.

ADD reminds me of the movie Gremlins. If I remember correctly Gizmo was a cute fun little... (Read All)

The Different Types Of Autism Treatment

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Autism refers to a brain disorder, which typically affects a child's ability to communicate, form relationships, and respond appropriately to the environment. While some people suffering from Autism are relatively high functioning, there are others who are mentally retarded, have serious language delays, or are mute.

The actual cause of Autism is not known. But Autism is relatively easy to spot, and children as young as 18 months start showing symptoms. It is futile to believe that child... (Read All)

Top Migraine Triggers Revealed

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

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When it comes to migraine triggers, sometimes it's not so much what you do as what you don't do. Below is a list of the top migraine triggers and further information on them. As always, make sure you consult your physician before changing diet or implementing new methods to relieve migraine headaches.

1. FOOD - Be selective in what and when you eat. Food is a primary migraine trigger. Studies show t... (Read All)

Facts About Epilepsy

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A neurological disorder that affects the nervous system, epilepsy is also known as ?the seizure disorder.? In fact, epilepsy is often diagnosed after a person has had 2-3 seizures that were not brought on by any known medical condition. A seizure refers to sudden high-voltage electrical activity in the brain, and it affects a person?s feelings or actions for a short span of time. Seizures can be so mild as to go unnoticed or be intensely disturbing in their ferocity. The cause of an epileptic se... (Read All)

Bipolar Imbalances And Hormones.

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Working as a nurse in the emmergency room you meet a beautiful variety of people. Among those for whom I feel a special sympathy are those with bipolar. They can of course be quite the characters: some hear voices, some live on the streets, some have an extraordinary sense of humor, some love to sing and entertain? and much more. One thing bipolar patients have in common is that they take heavy medications, particularly antidepressants that have many side effects. To whatever question you ask th... (Read All)

Last articles from Neurological Disorders category on Health Top News

A Short History of Alzheimerâs Disease

Is ADD A Learning Disability?

What Is Parkinson Disease

Common Myths About ADD

What Causes ADD?

Talking To Your Doctor Or Specialist About ADD

ADHD And Executive Control: Intervention Strategies For Parents And Teachers

Treating ADD - The Range Of Possible Options

Treating ADD With Medication

Treating ADD With Behavior Therapy

Treating ADD With Alternative Medicine

Living With ADD - What To Expect

What Is Alzheimer?s Disease?

How ADD Affects Child Education And Schooling

What Parents Can Do To Help Children With ADD

Can Alzheimer&#39;s Be Prevented?

What Are The Stages Of Alzheimer&#39;s Disease?

ADD And College Students - How Does It Affect Them?

What Is Used To Treat Bipolar Disorder?

What is Down Syndrome?

ADD As An Adult - What&#39;s It Like?

The Truth About Depression

Coping With Autism-Support For Families

Why is Parkinson&#39;s disease difficult to diagnose?

Who Gets Parkinson&#39;s Disease?

The Gift Of ADD: Gremlin Or Ipod

The Different Types Of Autism Treatment

Top Migraine Triggers Revealed

Facts About Epilepsy

Bipolar Imbalances And Hormones.

A Short History of Alzheimerâs Disease

Can Alzheimer's Be Prevented?

What Are The Stages Of Alzheimer's Disease?

ADD As An Adult - What's It Like?

Why is Parkinson's disease difficult to diagnose?

Who Gets Parkinson's Disease?