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.
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 »
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 »
This morning I have decided to share a testimonial with you. I recieved this letter last week and I am passing it on with permission as I... Read more »
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A few weeks back I had knee surgery. I wrote a post about my concerns having to do with adhesives that may be used during or after surgery... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesReichman WE, Cummings JL. Dementia. In: Duthie EH, Katz PR, Malone ML, eds. Practice of Geriatrics. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the central nervous system that causes "dementia." Dementia is a condition that is marked by the loss of the... Read more »
A new study has found that though human beings are hardwired to feel each other's pain, they feel less empathy when the other person's skin color... Read more »
Minorities often believe their skin pigment protects them from the sun, but experts say skin cancer is actually "color blind," and the rates of this... Read more »