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Knowing the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor

Local woman handles the challenge of dealing with a life-changing tumor
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

“It was a big shock,” says Gloria Harden when asked about her diagnosis. Harden was told that she had a large tumor in her brain after seeing her doctor for vertigo, dizziness and loss of balance. “I was very disturbed by my symptoms,” she says, “and I couldn’t remember things. My family thought I had Alzheimer’s.” But she went with her instincts and had her symptoms checked out by her primary care physician. Continue reading “Knowing the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor” »

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Getting to the Heart of Parkinson’s – What is Means to Bring Awareness this Month

April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Learn About the Disease and Latest Advancements
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(St. Petersburg, Fla.) April 27, 2010 – If you could step into the shoes of a person affected by Parkinson’s disease, what would you expect to see or feel?

Imagine shaking, slowness of movement, stiffness, difficulty with balance, changes in handwriting and speech, stiff facial expression and shuffling walk – as they are all symptoms of Parkinson’s, according to the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF). For more than the 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, these symptoms greatly affect their lives, work, independence and more. Continue reading “Getting to the Heart of Parkinson’s – What is Means to Bring Awareness this Month” »

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