Well, you have some nerve!!!! What are we talking about?
Your nervous system, of course! It is managed by that magical organ, the brain, and encompases our spinal cord and nerve cells throughout the body - enabling us to speak, eat, run, feel, dance - you name it - it is central to our lives. This month, we explore common neurological disorders (aside from Alzheimer's) and ways to keep our nervous system healthy!
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Neurological disorders encompass a broad range of diseases that impact the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. The brain is the center of all neurological processing activity and there are more than 600 diseases that affect the nervous system. The disorders may be in the form of brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson's, or stokes. How do we keep our nervous system in good working order?
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If you sometimes have uncomfortable sensations in your legs such as pins and needles or crawling and itchy sensations, you may be suffering from a neurological disorder called "Restless Legs Syndrome" (RLS). RLS is a disorder in the part of the nervous system that affects the legs and causes the urge to move them - thus the name "Restless Legs Syndrome." Some experience these sensations in their arms and other parts of the body as well.
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Migraines are a type of neurological disorder causing headaches, nausea, and lightheadedness. These headaches are often preceded by what is called an "aura." Auras are a cluster of symptoms such as tingling in the arm or leg and visual disturbances - which alert the person that the headache is coming.
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