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Brain health and the nervous system

Find out everything you need to know about your brain and nervous system.

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What Causes ALS? What We Know and Don’t Know
The cause of ALS is unknown in most cases. But a few risk factors have been identified.

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What Medications Are Used to Treat ALS?
Some medications may help slow the progression of ALS. Here’s how they work.

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Could the flu shot help protect against Alzheimer’s?
Mounting research suggests several routine vaccinations, including the flu shot, are linked to a low...

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What a Neurologist Wants You to Know About Epilepsy
Seizures aren't always obvious—and we often don't know what causes them.

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Resources for Parents of Children with Epilepsy
Patient education, patient assistance, and support groups for parents of children with epilepsy.

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Stiff-person syndrome: Celine Dion’s diagnosis explained
Learn more about the disease, how it affects the body, and how it can be managed.

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Why You Need to Care for Yourself When Your Child has Epilepsy
Parenting a child with epilepsy can be both rewarding and challenging. Here's how—and w...

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Epilepsy: Understanding Different Types of Seizures
Learn how different types of seizures begin in different areas of the brain.

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Can a Dietary Approach Help Treat Epilepsy in Adults?
High-fat, low-carb diets can help people with seizure disorders.

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What You Need to Know About Vascular Parkinsonism
It mimics Parkinson’s disease but is a very different condition.