Treating Parkinson’s symptoms improves quality of life

Parkinson’s is a disease of the brain that affects fine motor skills and balance. This progressive disorder happens when there is a loss of dopamine neurons in the brain.…

Movement therapy can improve Parkinson’s symptoms

Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that leads to problems with talking, walking, balance and everyday tasks. Symptoms include tremors, slowness of movements and muscle stiffness. There is no cure…

Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire offers new, specialized treatment and care for patients

For patients seeking expert health care close to home in the Chippewa Valley, Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire is proud to announce two advances in care and treatment. We continue…

Hand shaking? Why tremors are a health problem

Writing a sentence, eating a spoonful of soup or buttoning a shirt may seem like simple tasks. However, if you have tremors in your hand, head, voice, legs or…

Deep brain stimulation offers treatment option for epilepsy patients

Deep brain stimulation is a neurological procedure that surgically implants electrodes in the brain. When placed in areas of the brain that control movement, it can treat movement disorders…

Becoming a MSA warrior: One doctor’s story

Dr. Allyson Mayeux, a Marshfield Clinic internist, could talk about her brother Hal for hours. “He loved his LSU (Louisiana State University) football games,” Dr. Mayeux said. “He had…

Diet series: Mediterranean diet is the gold standard

Editor’s note: We’re inundated with promotions, ads and infomercials for weight loss. They tout the latest-greatest-fastest way to reach your goal but what’s right for you? In this occasional…

Slurred speech: Causes and treatment options

Slurred speech happens when the muscles used for speech are weak or difficult to control. This can occur at any age. Slurred speech causes include damage to the brain,…

Don’t fret about fidgeting

“Sit still!” Can’t stop that annoying fidgeting habit your mom warned you about when you were a kid? Not to worry. “Fidgeting can be almost any repetitive movement you…

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