Ashley Humphries

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• Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Through Falling

  Parkinson’s disease is commonly known to be a progressive disorder in the nervous system which affects an individual’s movement. A well-known sign of Parkinson’s disease is a tremor usually noticeable in just one hand. Stiffness or slow movement is also caused by the disease. In the US, there...

• Insomnia: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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• The Different Types of Eating Disorders

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• Rate of Mastectomies Rose After Angelina Jolie Publicized Her Decision

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