Located at the base of the forebrain, the basal ganglia are responsible for different functions, like voluntary movement. The different parts of the basal ganglia communicate with each other and transmit neurotransmitters to other parts of the...
Neuropathy, a condition in which the nerves are damaged, affects the three types of nerves in the body: sensory, motor and autonomic nerves. For example, damage to the sensory nerves alters the patient's ability to feel changes in temperature....
The classic symptoms of Parkinson's disease--tremors, slow movement, muscle stiffness and clumsiness--are found in other diseases. Up to 25 percent of patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, according to the Dana Guide to Brain Health, are...
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder in which specialized brain cells die, causing a variety of symptoms. There are several kinds of Parkinson's diseases and Parkinson's-like syndromes; all of these types together are known as Parkinsonism....
Arginine affects many different physiological processes. Taking arginine supplements improves your health, according to an March 2010 report in the "Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics." Arginine-induced increases in...
Coffee may be your morning beverage of choice, or you may be wondering whether to add it to your daily diet, but if you suffer from bladder issues, it's better to hold off on that morning cup. Coffee is a bladder irritant and may exacerbate any...
A cup of coffee starts the morning for many people. While it's generally harmless, coffee does have the potential of causing unpleasant side effects like jitters and headaches. It can even cause bladder issues and possibly damage if you're...
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system that impairs motor skills and other functions of the body. Hallmark symptoms of the disease include tremors, slow movement and loss of balance. However, these hallmark symptoms...
Blood pressure is the pressure that the blood presses against the walls of arteries. Two numbers associated with measuring blood pressure are obtained when a blood pressure reading is made. The first number is called the systolic number and is...
Low blood pressure, medically known as hypotension, is a rare condition, according to Cleveland Clinic. The more common health problem is hypertension, high blood pressure, for which millions of Americans take medication to manage. More than one...
Normal heart rates for children and adults at rest vary over a wide range of beats per minute. In addition to these basic variations, your heart rate at any given time is influenced by a number potential intervening factors, including the specific...
A gluten intolerance can cause malabsorption of many dietary components due to damage to the small intestine which is characteristic of celiac disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive central nervous system disease affecting motor,...
There are several situations that can cause your blood pressure to become too low and for some, this includes eating a big dinner. If your blood pressure drops too low you may experience a variety of symptoms. If you are having difficulties...
Brain atrophy is shrinking of the brain caused by the loss of its cells, called neurons. Two types of brain atrophy can occur; generalized and focal. Generalized atrophy refers to neuron loss throughout the entire brain, and focal atrophy refers...
Exercise-induced asthma means that asthma symptoms only show during or right after exercise. Symptoms occur when your airways tighten and produce extra mucus. Autonomic dysfunction, or dysautonomia, is a disorder involving the nervous system...
