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Tips for Living With Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome is a neurologic disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Tics can...

Encephalitis is inflammation and swelling of the brain, which leads to changes in neurologic function, mental confusion, and seizures. Viruses are...

People with ataxia lose muscle control in their legs and arms, which can lead to a lack of coordination and balance, as well as gait disturbance....

Bipolar disorder is characterized by chronic fluctuation between mania (highs) and depression (lows). It also causes unusual shifts in energy,...

Narcolepsy, a chronic neurologic sleep disorder, is characterized by excessive and overwhelming daytime sleepiness. There is no cure for...

A concussion, the most common type of minor head injury, is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow, bump, or jolt to the head....

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD usually is...

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, is progressive and destroys memory and other important mental functions. In most people...

Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary muscle tics. These movements may occur occasionally or...

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military personnel, and people with...

Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders that cause the body’s muscles to deteriorate and weaken over time. Muscular dystrophy affects...