The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord. Your brain and spinal cord serve as the main "processing center" for the entire nervous system, and control all the workings of your body.
What is the nervous system designed to do? Nerves make the arms and legs move. Nerves make the heart beat and the lungs breathe.... Read more »
Who knew that changes that result from going through menopause could be the culprit that causes some women to have a painful mouth? New... Read more »
In my last blog (CHOICES: #3 - Belief Systems, posted on October 7, 2007) we discussed the fact that what is, and what is not, Rational... Read more »
On those days when we’re having a bad flare or wondering if we’ll ever find a pain medication that helps, it’s easy to get... Read more »
In previous blogs in the Choices Series, I've suggested that there are three milestones in the Journey of Recovery from schizophrenia:... Read more »
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ReferencesReichman WE, Cummings JL. Dementia. In: Duthie EH, Katz PR, Malone ML, eds. Practice of Geriatrics. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders... Read more »
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InformationAs people age, their brain and nervous system go through natural changes. The brain and spinal cord lose nerve cells and weight. Nerve... Read more »
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Muscle function loss is when a muscle doesn't work or move normally. The medical term for complete loss of muscle function is paralysis.Alternative... Read more »
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a disorder that involves abdominal pain and cramping, as well as changes in bowel movements. It is not the... Read more »
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Functional IncontinencePatients with functional incontinence have mental or physical disabilities that keep them from urinating normally, although... Read more »