In the past when a woman is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the physician will counsel against setting up a family. But the advance of science and medications as well as better acceptance of multiple sclerosis let many in the medical profession to acknowledge that a person with the illness can bear children and deal with the debilitating disease.

Even with multiple sclerosis, you raise more than one child but for that, it is necessary to take a inner look at yourself and how you... Read more

Many people may know a little bit about multiple sclerosis (MS) but it's surprising how even those who have the disease or know someone very close to them with it have a misunderstanding about what it is, what it is not, and how to deal with the symptoms of the condition. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is an organization dedicated to informing patients and family members about this disease and usually has some of the most up to date information available, much of which is very... Read more

Unfortunately as your age increases so do the number of problems that seem to affect you and the most common form of dementia amongst the elderly is now Alzheimer's disease. The gradual loss of memory must be awful and with at least ten percent of people aged 65 and over affected it is fast becoming a major age related problem.

The world started focusing on Alzheimer's disease only about thirty years ago and its effects are not even fully understood today, although it was first... Read more

There are scientific advancements that look promising for preventing and even reversing Multiple Sclerosis .

Multiple Sclerosis is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system. MS is an inflammatory demyelinating condition. Myelin is a fatty material that insulates nerves, acting much like the covering of an electric wire and allowing the nerve to transmit its impulses rapidly. It is the speed and efficiency with which these impulses are conducted that permits... Read more

For years, the causes of Alzheimer’s disease have been somewhat of a mystery. Doctors and researchers have worked diligently to unlock the secrets of this complex and devastating disease. Fortunately, great strides have been made recently in understanding the causes of Alzheimer’s.

Post mortem examinations of the brains of Alzheimer’s patients have shown large quantities of plaques and tangles in the brain. Plaques are deposits of the protein beta-amyloid that accumulate in the... Read more

Alzheimer’s disease is a complex and complicated illness, and its symptoms are frequently indicative of other disorders as well. As a result, the diagnostic process for the disease can be messy and complicated.

Currently, the only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease is to examine brain tissue for plaques and tangles. Unfortunately, so far, this can only be done in an autopsy. So you might be wondering “how is Alzheimer’s diagnosed?”

Well, doctors must... Read more

$100,000 in bank FDIC coverage may be fine for many, but in Retirement Planning the need for expanded FDIC insurance is common. Nobody wants to end up like the hapless IndyMac depositors that were only given access to half of their uninsured deposits after the FDIC took over the bank. First thought on depositor's minds was "What happened to my money?" The second thought should have been "How do I make sure this NEVER happens again!?!"

Here are two ways to get expanded coverage over... Read more

Alzheimer’s disease has early or initial symptoms, just like most degenerative diseases. In this article, you’ll discover what to watch for — so you can prevent further memory loss and mental decline.

So why is it important for you to know about Alzheimer’s disease early symptoms?

Well, it is currently estimated that 5.1 million people suffer from this disorder – and that’s in the U.S. alone. Moreover, due to the aging baby boomer population, these numbers will... Read more

Hopefully you or a loved one has not been affected by Alzheimer’s. It is very difficult for family members to deal with this because they are basically watching someone they love lose their mind and become helpless. This is a subject matter that hits home to me since my grandmother had dementia, which is the beginning stage of this disease. Heredity might be a precursor to this but we are all still learning about the causes and preventions. The key is to keep your body and mind active. Read more

One could trace back the history of Alzheimer's disease from a presentation and lecture made by a German psychiatrist in 1906 during 37th Meeting of Southwest German Psychiatrists held in Tübingen.

Dr. Alois Alzheimer presented his findings on a woman who had died after years of having memory problems and confusion. When Dr. Alzheimer autopsied the patient's brain, he found thick deposits of neuritic plaques outside and around the nerve cells. He also found a lot of twisted bands... Read more

Multiple Sclerosis(MS)also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata is a chronic, inflammatory, demyelinating disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). Multiple sclerosis affects neurons, the cells of the brain and spinal cord that carry information, create thought and perception, and allow the brain to control the body. Surrounding and protecting some of these neurons is a fatty layer known as the myelin sheath, which helps neurons carry electrical signals.... Read more

Multiple Sclerosis is possibly the most difficult disease to diagnose. The symptoms are vague and widespread, mimicing other diseases. The cause of MS is unknown and there is no cure. If you exhibit any of the symptoms from my last article, you need to see your Doctor!

There are several Tests for Multiple Sclerosis. No 2 people experience the same symptoms, nor do they share the exact same test results. The Tests for MS include:
1) MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of the Brain... Read more