Dementia is a progressive disease that affects a person's ability to communicate, think and care for himself. Dementia is the state of damaged brain cells that may occur from an injury, stroke or genetic anomaly. Alzheimer's disease is perhaps one...
Researchers study ginkgo for its possible benefits for people who suffer from memory loss such as those who have Alzheimer's disease. Drugs.com states that the use of ginkgo as a supplement may help to increase the flow of blood to your brain,...
Alcoholism is a condition of overuse and abuse of spirits such as wine, beer and liquor to the point of bodily harm. Alcohol contributes to some cases of subtle malnutrition as a threefold process. Alcohol is believed to displace important...
Those who suffer from bipolar mania (also known as manic-depressive illness) experience highs and lows of mood, activity levels and ability to function. The brain disorder tends to show symptoms of severe ups and downs in teen or young adult...
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published in 2010 indicated that one in every 303 children suffers from cerebral palsy. CP is a disorder that impairs a person's motor skills, making those affected appear awkward in the...
The eyes are important organs in your body that are responsible for vision. The eyes are interconnected with muscles to help with eye movements and nerves to help with processing the viewed image to the brain. Sometimes, eye anomalies occur or the...
Verbal dyspraxia is a speech disorder in which children have trouble expressing themselves, especially when under pressure. Verbal dyspraxia affects each child differently. Some children will suffer only minor difficulties, while others may not be...
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, results from a 2001 national household survey on drug abuse found that 2.5 million women are estimated to be alcohol dependent and 12 percent of pregnant women admit to...
Alcoholism is characterized by physical and psychological dependence on alcohol. Dependency may develop from long-term abuse, and increasing amounts are needed to reach the desired effect. Constant exposure to alcohol alters the sensitivity of...
Eye exams evaluate much more than your ability to distinguish a fuzzy letter 'O' from a fuzzy letter 'Q'; in many cases, they are crucial in detecting serious diseases. According to the American Optometric Association, a healthy adult should have...
Migraine headaches are a common health complaint. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that migraine headaches may be caused by inherited gene anomalies that govern the activities of certain brain cells. Migraine...
