Psychology & Psychiatry

Parkinson's patients often battle a hidden foe: Stigma

Patients with Parkinson's disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the stigma associated with their disease.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Q&A: The signs of dementia and what can be done to stave it off

The number one risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is age, far more than genetics. Because of the aging of the U.S. population, there are currently 6.7 million Americans with dementia, including Alzheimer's.

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