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An irreversible, chronic neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells and disrupts an individual’s thinking ability as well as memory. It is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer who had first identified the disease in 1906. A fatal disease, Alzheimer’s affects every aspect of the patient’s life, changing the way they think, feel and act. While scientists haven’t been able to identify its exact causes, they do have a fair idea of their most common symptoms and risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease. An active, healthy lifestyle and good eating habits can reduce the chances of Alzheimer’s disease.

Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves make up the nervous system, and they together control all the functions of the body. When something goes wrong with any one part of the nervous system, it can result in problems related to moving, speaking, swallowing, learning, or breathing. Therefore, neurological disorders can be described as the disease of the central or the peripheral nervous system and every year affects hundreds and millions of people worldwide.

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A stroke occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is either interrupted or reduced. When this happens, the brain does not get enough oxygen or nutrients, and brain cells start to die. Nearly 800,000 people worldwide have a stroke each year. That equates to about 1 person every 40 seconds. Strokes need to be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible to minimize brain damage. This article will explain why strokes occur and how they are treated, as well as explore the different types and steps a person can take to prevent a stroke.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that affects the way your brain functions. Scientists are still unsure what causes Alzheimer’s disease. While certain factors increase your chances of developing this incurable disease, other factors can be controlled by making different lifestyle choices.

If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, remember that you are not alone. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is certainly one of the most stressful challenges a person can undergo in their life. Read this blog to understand this condition better.

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Every year, countless people while they are engaged in their favourite sport, adventure activity or are travelling in a vehicle suffer from accidental head injuries. If not given prompt medical attention, these head injuries can lead to permanent disability, mental impairment, and even death. Read this blog to know more about head injuries and the steps you can take to prevent them.

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Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a neurological and autoimmune disease. It affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. More than 2.3 million people are afflicted by it worldwide, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Although scientists have made a great deal of progress in understanding and treating the disease, there are still many doubts and misconceptions about MS.