Dementia refers to loss of brain function that affects capabilities like remembering, thinking, speaking, understanding others, and acting in socially acceptable ways.
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, causing confusion and memory loss severe enough to interfere with everyday life.
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the central nervous system, which controls muscle movement and monitors organ function.
A condition in which too much fluid accumulates in the brain, leading to gait problems, urinary incontinence, and dementia.
Hydrocephalus is a condition that causes excess fluid to build up in and around the brain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Deep Brain Stimulation may be helpful for treating essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, among others.
Dizziness is a term to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, weak, or unsteady. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
ADHD is a condition marked by problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel or fatty plaque blocks a blood vessel in the brain.
Stroke, a blockage of blood flow to the brain, can cause symptoms ranging from barely noticeable to disabling to death. Fast treatment is vital.