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What to know about bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can involve significant mood swings, including periods of elevated mood, known as mania or hypomania, and periods of depression, which can affect daily life.Symptoms of bipolar disorder can vary among individuals, but can include changes in energy levels, sleep patterns, concentration, and the ability to differentiate between fantasy and reality, sometimes involving psychosis.
11 Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease You Shouldn’t Ignore
Parkinson's disease is characterized by distinct symptoms that affect movement and a number of other aspects of daily life. These typically start subtly and progress over the years, and each person may have a different combination of symptoms.
Most epilepsy patients wait a year after starting treatment for seizure relief, study shows
Antiseizure medications help the majority of people with focal epilepsy, a common form of the neurological disorder. Yet most will still have episodes for at least a year after their treatment begins, until their doctors can find the right drug and dosage for them, a new study shows.
Multiple sclerosis: What you need to know
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system (CNS). MS can result in a range of symptoms that vary in severity among individuals.
What to know about cerebellar ataxia
Cerebellar ataxia results from dysfunction of the cerebellum, which is part of the brain that helps regulate and control movement and balance. People may experience changes in gait, speech, and eye movements.
