Late-onset depression and anxiety are now considered risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is also believed that the insidious emergence of a neurological ...

FENNVILLE, Mich. — With April marking Functional Neurological Awareness month, one local teen is sharing her story. Lexi Koopman, from Fennville, is among those diagnosed with Functional Neurological ...

Functional medicine blends psychiatry with nutritional science and personalized treatment strategies. Rooted in evidence, it emphasizes biochemical individuality.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — We all need someone to push us to take the next step, but it’s up to us to stay the course. “I’ll do whatever it takes to get there,” said Maddie Daniel. With the help of ...

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) results in fluctuating control of voluntary activities. PM&R Associate Professor Victor Mark, M.D. explains why FND has only recently begun to be acknowledged as ...

An 11-year-old girl presents with a 6-month history of abdominal pain and nausea upon awakening most days, but no pain at night. Can you make the diagnosis? An 11-year-old girl presents with a 6-month ...

This describes Retraining and Control Therapy, or ReACT, the reason for being of UAB’s latest startup, ReACT FND Health. The company’s chief scientific officer and founder is clinical psychologist ...

Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from disorders of the gut-brain axis such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that can be ...

PARIS — Hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) have proven effective in reducing symptoms associated with functional digestive disorders. These psychology-based ...