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Tremor that occurs during movement is called an “action tremor.”
September 05, 2024

A quick guide to understanding tremor

Tremor can occur in any part of the body and becomes a problem when it interferes with daily activities. Sometimes...

Neurological disorders, Tremor
Most people first start experiencing symptoms around age 70.
September 03, 2024

Parkinson’s disease explained

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. PD is one of the most common...

Neurological disorders, Parkinson's disease
Scientists developed a simple skin biopsy that could identify people with certain disorders, including Parkinson’s disease.
August 29, 2024

4 discoveries beyond the brain

Neurodegenerative diseases—such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease (PD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS...

NIH Research, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's disease
Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz, Director of the National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
August 27, 2024

Meet Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz has been fascinated by the brain and how it works from a young age. This curiosity,...

Meet the Director, Neurological disorders
Kelsey Christensen is a reporter for <i>KSTP 5 Eyewitness News</i> in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.
August 22, 2024

Living with Tourette syndrome is nothing to be embarrassed about

Kelsey Christensen went from a shy child who avoided the spotlight to a successful television journalist. Residents of the Twin...

Tourette syndrome
Tics can look like single actions or combinations of movements. They can also be vocal sounds.
August 20, 2024

Tourette syndrome: What you need to know

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological (nervous system) disorder. It causes involuntary, repetitive, and sudden movements or vocal sounds called...

Tourette syndrome, Neurological disorders