Neurological Disorders

Neurological disorders are dysfunctions that take place in the brain or nervous system. These disorders can affect your memory, cognitive function, motor fuction, speech, and more. Learn more about the types, symptoms, and treatments of these conditions.

Neurological Disorders Basics

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How to Tell the Difference Between Normal Age-Related Memory Changes and Dementia

Epilepsy

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Epilepsy Overview

Concussions

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Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion
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Post-Concussion Syndrome Makes It Hard for Me to Function—Here's What It's Like
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Post-Concussion Syndrome Makes It Hard for Me to Function—Here's What It's Like

Explore Neurological Disorders

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FDA Approves New ALS Drug, Sparks Hope for the Future of Treatment
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People Who Regularly Use Laxatives May Have an Increased Risk of Dementia, Study Shows
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FDA Approves New ALS Drug Relyvrio, Which Aims to Slow Disease Progression
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Why Emilia Clarke's Recovery After 2 Brain Aneurysms Is So 'Remarkable': 'I Am in the Really Small Minority'
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A New Study Links Olive Oil Intake to Lower Risks of Heart Disease and Alzheimer's
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Neurodivergent Children Often Come With Medical Costs: How to Plan as a Parent
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Aneurysm: Signs and Symptoms
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Types of Peripheral Neuropathy and the Symptoms of Each
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What Causes Tingling In Feet?
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What Is Encephalitis?
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Signs and Symptoms of Aphasia
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Dementia Symptoms
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What Is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
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What Is Dopamine?
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Tremors: Types, Causes, Treatments, and More
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What Is Aneurysm?
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What Is Ataxia?
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What Is Bell’s Palsy?
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What Is a Concussion?
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What Is Serotonin Syndrome?
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Bharti Shahani, 22, Is Brain Dead After Being Injured at Astroworld Festival—Here's What That Means
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Can Drinking Coffee Lower Your Dementia Risk? Here's What New Research Says About the Association
Alan Jackson Has Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease—Here's What That Is
What Is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease? Singer Alan Jackson Says He Has It
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8 Concussion Symptoms You Should Know
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Chris Rock Revealed He Has the Learning Disorder NVLD—Here's What That Is
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What Is CCM, the Neurological Condition in Netflix's New Show 'Away'?
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Emilia Clarke Game of Thrones Star Had 2 Brain Aneurysms—Here are Symptoms and Hereditary Risks To Watch For
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Diagnosed With Early-Onset Parkinson's Disease After 11 Years and Countless Dismissive Doctors
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'Bachelorette' Star Tyler Cameron's Mom Dies From Brain Aneurysm—Here's What That Means
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'American Idol' Finalist Nikki McKibbin Dies After Brain Aneurysm—What to Know About the Condition
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Misdiagnosed Brain Swelling Sent Me to a Mental Health Facility for Schizophrenia Instead
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What Is Serotonin and How Does It Affect Your Mood?
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Patrick Quinn, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder, Dies at 37—What to Know About the Disease
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Ozzy Osbourne Reveals He Has Parkinson's Disease in New Interview–Here's What That Means
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Dr. Dre Reportedly Suffered a Brain Aneurysm—Here's What That Means
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Viral Video Shows a Wife Singing to Her Husband Days Before He Died From Human Mad Cow Disease
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One Story About Diagnosing and Living With Hereditary Brain Aneurysm Risks
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Things That Can Trigger a Seizure Even If You Don't Have Epilepsy
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Hearing Loss and Epilepsy: Two Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease
Misdiagnosed: It Took 10 Years of Seizures for This Woman to Get Diagnosed With Epilepsy
It Took 10 Years of Seizures for This Woman to Be Diagnosed With Epilepsy
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How Is Migraine Treated?
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How To Prevent Migraine
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What Causes Migraine?
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18 Signs of a Migraine
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What's the Difference Between a Runny Nose and a CSF Leak?
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10 Foods That May Trigger a Migraine
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What To Know About the Health Risks of Migraines
Getting Botox for my chronic migraines changed my life. What you need to know.
Treating Migraines With Botox: Here's What You Should Know
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What Is Migraine?
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16 Chronic Migraine Treatments
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What Are Chronic Migraines? Neurologists Describe the Causes and Treatments
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What Causes Chronic Migraine?
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Karamo Brown Shared How Stress and News Can Trigger Migraines
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This Woman Had a Cavernous Angioma—a Life-Altering Condition Causing Migraines and Brain Bleeding
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Capsules vs. Tablets? Pick the Right Pill
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I Tried CGRP Inhibitors for My Chronic Migraines—Here's What Happened
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Migraine Symptoms
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Acupuncture for Migraines: What Doctors Want You to Know About the Benefits and Risks
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The Unexpected Symptom That Finally Led to Maria Menounos' Brain Tumor Diagnosis
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I Was Diagnosed With Chronic Migraine—After Years of Hearing My Headaches Were From Stress
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The Keto Diet Might Prevent Migraines—Here's What You Need to Know
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Getting a Headache at the Same Time Every Day? Study Explains Why
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FDA Approves Zavzpret, a New Fast-Acting Nasal Spray to Treat Migraine