September/October 2007

Comedy has become his way of coping with a serious disease—and for Katz, laughter is definitely the best medicine.

What recourse do you have if you become disabled and find challenges in the workplace?

Don't ignore vertigo or try to live with it. Let your neurologist help get you back on an even keel.

Fast facts about the disorder.

Tips from Lonnie Ali, the wife of boxing champ Muhammad Ali.

As more pro athletes go public about the impact of concussion on their lives, doctors, patients, researchers, and caregivers are all starting to take head injury more seriously. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your brain safe and sound.

One of my family members has been diagnosed with inclusion body myositis. Can you tell us something about this disease and how best to cope with it?

My short-term memory has suffered seriously in the past 8 to 12 months. I've heard that statins—which I am currently taking—can affect memory, but my neurologist says otherwise. I have also heard that people with Alzheimer's who take stains have fewer problems than people who don't. So exactly how do statins affect memory?

Researchers are discovering that a loss of smell can be a hallmark symptom in the earliest stages of many diseases.

While generic drugs are usually cheaper, they are not always the best medicine. Here are some things to consider before making the switch.

After being abandoned because of Parkinson's, I looked out at the world with new eyes.