Diseases of the nervous system (302 contents)
Dementia diseases are feared by those who may suffer from them, as well as their relatives. The concern is mainly related to the extent to which such conditions affect a person's daily functioning....
The nervous system is a complex network that controls almost all bodily functions - from movement and breathing, to thinking and emotions, to reactions to external stimuli. Problems with the nervous...
On 9 August Jerzmanowice in the Małopolskie Voivodship became the capital of solidarity with people suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). For the seventh time, the SMArt RUN took place there...
"Migraine is not just a headache, and Botox is more than an aesthetic treatment" - these two sentences may surprise you, but they perfectly capture the content of a conversation with Dr Anna...
Cluster headaches are relatively rare, affecting about 1 person in 1,000. They are more common in men, especially in smokers. Attacks usually start after the age of 20 and are often not diagnosed...
Parkinson's disease affects millions of people around the world. Where does it come from? How is it treated and is cannabis a remedy to combat its symptoms?
A cure for dementia has still not been invented. However, there is research that says it is possible to eliminate the factors that lead to its occurrence. We check what the experts think about this.
Joint pain is a common problem in patients with neurological diseases. Sometimes the symptoms are so severe that a consultation with a rheumatologist is necessary. Which rheumatological diseases make...
Forgetting happens to all of us; in addition, memory declines with age. We look at how to distinguish 'ordinary' forgetting from dementia.
CBD oil is a supplement that is effective for many ailments. Recent studies indicate that it also works for epilepsy caused by Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes.
Ageing has been proven to affect a person's brain and cognitive function. However, it is known that lifestyle and certain foods consumed can improve its functioning. Researchers at Tohoku University...
Multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease are two conditions that act in a similar way - they affect the central nervous system, including the brain. This conclusion has led researchers to conclude...
They can calculate complex mathematical calculations in the blink of an eye or play thousands of songs from memory. They possess unbelievable artistic abilities and yet are unable to perform even the...
Since ancient times, cannabis cultivation has taken place in many countries around the world. At every stage of history, one can find information about the use of cannabis for various purposes....
For years, cannabis has been the subject of much controversy and debate, most often centred on its legalisation, with various arguments being put forward by both supporters and opponents of its...
Researchers have developed an AI tool that can detect Parkinson's disease from blood samples. Artificial intelligence can spot the possibility of the disease 15 years before the onset of symptoms...
An international team of researchers has published the results of a study in which they showed a link between long daytime naps and the occurrence of obesity risk, metabolic syndrome and high blood...
Statistics clearly show that currently in Poland, sudden life and health emergencies are cardiovascular diseases first, followed by strokes. Meanwhile, there is little or even no awareness of the...
Cardiac medicines - why do we take them and why do they sometimes not help us? Can we share the medicines we take with our loved ones?
French researchers demonstrate the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs in Parkinson's disease.
Finnish and Australian researchers from three universities: University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, The University of Melbourne and the University of Technology in Sydney have discovered a...
The ketogenic diet changes the way you eat by replacing carbohydrates with fats. What are the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet? Is this type of diet safe?