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There are more than 600 neurological disorders that can affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. These may disrupt memory, motor function, speech, and many other areas with a major impact your life.

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Nike’s New Hands-Free Sneaker Is Being Called a Win for Disability Design

Nike’s New Hands-Free Sneaker Is Being Called a Win for Disability Design
"I believe everyone, no matter what their physical, economic, or social circumstances may be, deserves to call themselves an athlete, and deserves to have a sense of freedom and independence."
Dr. Dre Reportedly Suffered a Brain Aneurysm—Here’s What That Means

Dr. Dre Reportedly Suffered a Brain Aneurysm—Here’s What That Means
The rapper is apparently "doing great" and is in stable condition now.
Florida Basketball Player Placed in Medically Induced Coma After Collapsing on Court—Here’s What That Means

Florida Basketball Player Placed in Medically Induced Coma After Collapsing on Court—Here’s What That Means
He is now in stable condition.
Patrick Quinn, Co-Founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Dies at 37 after 7-Year Battle With the Disease

Patrick Quinn, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder, Dies at 37—What to Know About the Disease
There's currently no cure for the progressive neurodegenerative disease.
‘American Idol’ Finalist Nikki McKibbin Dies at 42 After Suffering Brain Aneurysm

‘American Idol’ Finalist Nikki McKibbin Dies After Brain Aneurysm—What to Know About the Condition
McKibbin, 42, reportedly remained on life support for days so she could donate her organs.
20-Year-Old Woman with Cerebral Palsy Found Alive in Funeral Home Dies in Hospital: 'This Time She Isn't Coming Back'

20-Year-Old Woman with Cerebral Palsy Who Was Found Alive in Funeral Home Dies in Hospital
Timesha Beauchamp died after she was previously declared dead by mistake
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Chris Rock Revealed He Has the Learning Disorder NVLD—Here's What That Is

Chris Rock Revealed He Has the Learning Disorder NVLD—Here's What That Is
NVLD shares some symptoms with autism and Asperger's, but it's a different disorder, according to experts.
What Is CCM, the Neurological Condition in Netflix's New Show 'Away'?

What Is CCM, the Neurological Condition in Netflix's New Show 'Away'?
This little-known brain disorder sounds pretty scary, and it runs in families.
You're Not Alone if Face Masks Make it Really Hard to Recognize People

What Is Face Blindness? Mask Use Might Be Making It Harder for You to Recognize People
Robin Williams Was Diagnosed With This Progressive Brain Disease After He Died By Suicide—Here's What to Know

What Is Lewy Body Dementia? New Documentary Highlights Robin Williams's Brain Disease and Untimely Death
Woman Declared Dead Was About to Be Embalmed When Funeral Home Saw Her Breathing, Attorney Says

Woman Declared Dead Was About to Be Embalmed When Funeral Home Saw Her Breathing, Attorney Says
Restless Legs Syndrome: What to Know About Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Restless Legs Syndrome: What to Know About Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

29-Year-Old Nurse Who Left Home State to Help Coronavirus Patients Is Now Battling Brain Cancer

Ian Youngblood was diagnosed with Grade IV Glioblastoma after he left his home in Arizona to help patients diagnosed with coronavirus in New York City.

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The Silent Killer That Took My Dad's Life, My Aunt's Life, and May Someday Take My Own

The Silent Killer That Took My Dad's Life, My Aunt's Life, and May Someday Take My Own
What Is Restless Genital Syndrome?

What Is Restless Genital Syndrome?
Mom Who Died Just Days After Giving Birth Becomes '1 in a Million' Organ Donor, Fulfilling Her Dying Wish to Save Others

Mom Who Died Just Days After Giving Birth Becomes 1 in a Million Organ Donor, Fulfilling Dying Wish
Ozzy Osbourne Reveals He Has Parkinson’s Disease in New Interview–Here's What That Means

Ozzy Osbourne Reveals He Has Parkinson’s Disease in New Interview–Here's What That Means
Woman Was Fatally Mauled by Family Dog While Having a Seizure

Mom Was Fatally Mauled by Pit Bull While Having Seizure — and Family Says Dog Was Trying to Help
After 11 Years and Countless Dismissive Doctors, I Was Finally Diagnosed With Early Onset Parkinson's Disease

After 11 Years and Countless Dismissive Doctors, I Was Finally Diagnosed With Early Onset Parkinson's Disease
I Was Accidentally Hit on the Head—and I'm Still Struggling With the Side Effects of a Brain Injury a Year Later

Post-Concussion Syndrome Makes It Hard for Me to Function—Here's What It's Like
Former Bachelorette Star J.P. Rosenbaum Diagnosed with Rare Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Former Bachelorette Star J.P. Rosenbaum Diagnosed with Rare Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Susan Sarandon Shares Graphic Photo and Says She's 'Lucky' After Suffering a Concussion

Susan Sarandon Shares Graphic Photo and Says She's 'Lucky' After Suffering a Concussion
My Daughter's Tantrums Weren't Stubbornness, They Were Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder

My Daughter's Tantrums Weren't Stubbornness, They Were Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder
Paralympic Champion, 40, Dies Through Euthanasia After Suffering Incurable Spinal Disease

Paralympic Champion, 40, Dies Through Euthanasia After Suffering Incurable Spinal Disease
Doctors Completely Missed My Brain Swelling and Sent Me to a Mental Health Facility for Schizophrenia Instead

Doctors Completely Missed My Brain Swelling and Sent Me to a Mental Health Facility for Schizophrenia Instead
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Has Reportedly Killed 1 Woman—Here's What to Know About the Mosquito-Borne Disease

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Has Reportedly Killed 1 Woman—Here's What to Know About the Mosquito-Borne Disease
People Are Watching ASMR Videos to Relieve Stress and Anxiety—but Does it Really Help?

How Does ASMR Work? The Science Behind Those Brain-Tingling Sounds
Emilia Clarke Reveals in Heartbreaking Interview That She Feels “Deeply Unattractive” After Brain Surgery

Emilia Clarke Says Her Brain Surgery After Aneurysms Made Her Feel 'Deeply Unattractive'
This 3-Year-Old Girl Is Battling an Incurable Disease Known as Childhood Alzheimer’s

Sanfilippo Syndrome Is Basically Childhood Alzheimer’s—Here’s What That Means
Emilia Clarke Shares Graphic Recovery Photos After Saying Part of Her Brain 'Died'

Game of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke Had Two Brain Aneurysms During Her 20s—Here's What That Means
Viral Video Shows a Wife Singing to Her Husband Days Before He Died From the Human Form of Mad Cow Disease

Viral Video Shows a Wife Singing to Her Husband Days Before He Died From the Human Form of Mad Cow Disease
Women's Brains Are 3 Years Younger Than Men's, According to New Research

Women's Brains Are 3 Years Younger Than Men's, According to New Research
Knowing These 9 Concussion Symptoms Could Save Your Brain

Knowing These 9 Concussion Symptoms Could Save Your Brain
Mad Cow Disease Was Detected in Florida—Here's Why You Shouldn't Freak Out

Mad Cow Disease Was Detected in Florida. Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic
The Truth About Women and Concussions

The Truth About Women and Concussions
How Expressing Gratitude Might Change Your Brain

How Expressing Gratitude Might Change Your Brain
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