Although Parkinson’s disease is generally characterized by muscle tremors, that is not always the case. The disease is a nervous system disorder that progresses over time. It affects the muscles and movement. According to the Mayo Clinic: Parkinson’s signs and symptoms may include: Tremor. A tremor, or shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your

As a type 2 diabetic, I’m always paying attention to diet plans that claim to help control blood glucose levels, which is the same as diets that help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. About fifteen years ago, I was directed to the Zone Perfect diet plan by a physician friend of mine. Developed

One of the hardest things for most people is to find a diet that works and then stick to the diet or to make it a permanent change in their lifestyle. Trust me, I know from personal experience and from talking to many others. Millions of Americans start diets with the determination to make it

Research involving Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, has been growing by leaps and bounds with new discoveries being reported at least once a month, if not more often. Some of these research projects have focused on determining the exact cause of various dementias including Alzheimer’s, that is, what exactly takes place in the

Most diabetics should know the warning signs of allowing their blood sugar levels to get too high, a condition known as hyperglycemia. Those warning signs include: Fatigue Headaches Blurred vision Frequent urination Increased thirst Dry mouth Shortness of breath Confusion Difficulty concentrating Increased hunger Abdominal pains If the blood sugar level gets too high, it

Oregon will allow students to take “mental health days” just as they would sick days, expanding the reasons for excused school absences to include mental or behavioral health under a new law that experts say is one of the first of its kind in the U.S. But don’t call it coddling. The students behind the

Wheatgrass shots have been around for so long they’re often used in parodies of healthy living. But as wellness has grown in popularity, they’ve been joined by other “health-boosting tonics” that go down in just a few sips. These “wellness shots” are essentially condensed versions of cold-pressed juices or drinking vinegars, and they’re meant to

From a traumatic leg fracture to gradually worsening arthritis of the hands, disorders affecting the bones and joints come in many forms. Without proper treatment, bone and joint conditons can lead to chronic pain and disability. Healthy joints such as wrists, shoulders, knees, ankles and finger joints allow your body to move with ease. Bones

Talking to someone recently about the risks of developing some type of cancer, she flippantly asked me what doesn’t cause cancer? She went on to say that many of the foods we eat can cause cancer. The way we cook our foods can cause cancer. Some of the things we drink can cause cancer, including

From the many posts I’ve written about Alzheimer’s and other dementias over past few years, I have come to one conclusion – the greatest risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are tied to being alive and getting older. A friend of mine pointed that out to me when he said that