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April/May Issue

Ed Begley Jr. is Optimistic Since Being Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease

Actor Ed Begley Jr. had symptoms long before his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Now that he's getting appropriate treatment, he's optimistic about the future.

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Caregiving When Is It Time to Stop Driving Because of a Neurologic Condition?

Getting loved ones to stop driving can be tricky. These recommendations may help.

Disorders What is Bell's Palsy? 76ers Center Joel Embiid's Diagnosis Explained

Joel Embiid recently announced that he has Bell’s palsy. We take a look at the symptoms, treatment, and risk factors.

New Articles

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Disorders What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

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Wellness Customers and Professionals Weigh in on How to Make the Beauty World More Accessible

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Brain Wonders How Being Struck by Lightning Affects the Brain

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Wellness How Intergenerational Daycare Programs Benefit Both Seniors and Children

Editor in Chief Dr. Avitzur

From the Editor Safety First

Neurologic conditions affect all aspects of life. The articles in this issue can help ensure that your well-being is protected.

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Nutrition How to Get Started on a Brain-Healthy Diet

Disorders Can Mild Cognitive Impairment Be Reversed?

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Exercise The Perks of Ping-Pong for People with Parkinson’s

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Ask Your Neurologist Why Do Neurologists Prescribe CT, MRI, and PET Scans?

Caregiving What to Consider If You Think a Loved One Should Stop Driving

Wellness Four Tips to Make Salon Visits Easier for People with Neurologic Conditions and Disabilities

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Pictures of You An Artist Paints Her Migraine Aura to Help Communicate What Symptoms Feel Like

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Profiles This Woman Overcame Tragedy to Educate Communities of Color About Epilepsy

Safety Eight Lightning Safety Tips

Disorders Factors That May Increase the Risk of Parkinson's Disease

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Speak Up Healing Words

Writing about her traumatic brain injury helps the author make sense of her recovery.

Letters Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to our February/March 2024 issue.

Online Exclusives

Wellness Mother’s Day Gifts that Support Research into Neurologic Disorders

Nutrition Affordable Ways to Follow a Mediterranean-Style Diet

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Disorders A Stroke Can Happen at Any Age

Recipes Recipes Inspired by the Mediterranean Diet

Wellness New Musical "Most Likely Not To..." Features Actors with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Profiles A Family Shares its Epilepsy Story to Mark Purple Day

Disorders Wendy Williams’ Diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia and Aphasia Explained

Recipes Whole Food, Plant-based Recipes Inspired by the Blue Zone Diet

Profiles Phineas the Cat Spreads Awareness of a Rare Neurologic Disorder

Recipes Recipes to Help Increase Your Vitamin Intake

Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Holiday Side Dishes

The Neurologist Is In Self-Care May Help Reduce Migraine Attacks

Recipes Tasty and Healthy Homemade Food Presents for the Holidays

Strong Voices A Reluctant Migraine Advocate

Treatment What You Need to Know About Lecanemab, the New Alzheimer’s Drug