NWHRC: Women & Neurologic Conditions

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Women & Neurologic Conditions
Ann Barry Burrows was just 27 years old in 1985 when she started noticing patches across her field of vision, as if someone had splattered drops of paint on her eyes. Full story

Women & Caregiving
Janet Byron knows that when her husband's Parkinson's progresses to the point that he needs significant care, she probably won't be the one providing it. Full Story

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Ages & Stages: Alzheimer's & Parkinson's
Here's something you never would have a heard a neurologist say about Alzheimer's 10 years ago: "This is a really exciting time." Or about Parkinson's disease: "We're doing really well." Full story

Ask the Expert: Commonly Asked Questions & Answers about Migraines
The experts answer questions about mirgraines. Full story

Lifestyle Corner: Keep Intimacy in Your Life by Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH
The diagnosis of a neurological condition or a stroke turns your life upside down. Suddenly, you're spending more time visiting doctors and therapists than working, may be unable to participate in activities you love and may find yourself coping with a baffling array of medications and other treatments. Full story

Resources
National organizations and Web sites for more information

References

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