Brain and Nervous System Videos

Most doctors don't encounter myasthenia gravis patients, Alexis Rodriguez says. So he started a support group with education in mind.

Shadow Duffy outfitted an old bus into her home on wheels. With a disability like MG, she wanted to be less stressed about bills and more self-sufficient.

Aerialist Shadow Duffy just knew it was weak muscles, but doctors blamed her MG on everything from strokes to a tumor. “My face stopped working,” she says.

Spasticity can improve with therapy and modifications. Here’s how to loosen those rigid muscles.

Try these low-impact moves to increase your range of mobility.

Myasthenia gravis translates to “serious muscle weakness.” It stems from a breakdown in nerve communication. So what are the signs and tests?

Whether it’s you or your child, learn how to spot the signs of this autoimmune disorder. Then follow up with testing.

There are several new treatments on the market for myasthenia gravis, more so than even 3 years ago. Better yet, is remission possible?

Caregiving can take a toll physically and emotionally, so take this advice to heart when caring for a loved one with MG.

“I had faith that the medical system would work for me,” Crystal Gayle Dorion says. But six different doctors didn’t take her MG symptoms seriously.

With a chronic disease like myasthenia gravis, you may see several specialists, from a neurologist and ophthalmologist to a speech therapist.

The No. 1 complaint with this disease is extreme fatigue. Here’s how to conserve your energy, get the rest you need, and reduce stress.

The fatigue and weakness that go along with myasthenia gravis are particularly challenging if you’re a parent. Here’s how to talk to your child about it.

Here are some simple exercises that may help strengthen your muscles and boost your energy.

Learn all about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this muscle control disorder.

Stay ahead of weakness and fatigue with myasthenia gravis by saving energy throughout the day. Test out these strategies and assistive devices.

Two neurology professors chat with John Whyte, MD, about treatment goals for MG. The newest drugs came to market in just the last 5 years.

After a surprising diagnosis of MG, it was important for Melvern McRoberts to continue playing sports, like kayaking and bowling, and to keep his energy up.

Stretching muscles forces them to loosen up. And exercise strengthens them. Here’s why that’s especially important with spasticity.

Treating spasticity uses similar approaches, no matter the disease that’s causing rigid muscles. From pills to surgeries, what are the different options available?

These six things can loosen stiff muscles and help with fluid movement.

Which foods can help your brain function at its highest potential?

While myasthenia gravis often shows itself in difficulty swallowing or chewing fatigue, there are steps that can be taken to help ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need.

Watch Danielle Rhodes’s journey with myasthenia gravis and how she’s not letting her condition slow her down.

Myasthenia gravis offers numerous options for treatment, available for all ages. Learn more about what could be done for you.

Treatment for myasthenia gravis should not affect the impact of your other medications for things like depression or anxiety. Learn what your doctor can do to ensure you are in the best mental state to improve.

An expert outlines two new, approved treatments that can slow down the progression of this neuromuscular disease.

An expert breaks down four types of SMA and the characteristics of each one.

An expert describes the types of complications she commonly sees as a result of progressive muscle weakness.

An aneurysm happens when the wall of a blood vessel becomes too thin and bulges out -- sometimes so much it bursts -- causing permanent brain damage.

An experimental treatment has helped three paralyzed men walk again through its ability to stimulate the spinal cord.

Early stages of this disease can be subtle, but signs may grow more noticeable over time.

Love a good scare? Take a peek at what happens inside your body when a horror flick startles you.

Someone in a coma will be completely unresponsive and unconscious. How long can someone be in a coma and what are the chances of recovery?

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is when toxins begin to build up in the brain and often happens with advanced liver disease. Learn what mental and physical symptoms appear and what treatment your doctor may suggest.

We rely on our sense of smell every day. Anosmia is usually a temporary nuisance, but sometimes it can point to a more serious problem.

Foot drop, sometimes called "drop foot," happens when you can’t lift the front part of the foot. It’s often brought on by brain or spinal injuries, and treatment depends on the cause.

White matter disease damages tissue in your brain. Who is it more likely to affect, and what can be done to prevent it?

Laura Beck shares her experience living with and overcoming limited mobility and pain after a car accident left her paralyzed from the waist down.

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, gradually destroys the body’s ability to move and speak. Get to know what areas it affects and life expectancy after diagnosis.

Aslan is a 3-D printed robotic arm that’s able to create letters in sign language. This innovation may one day close the gap between the hearing and deaf communities.

What is vertigo and what are the symptoms?

Feel like you’re spinning? You might have vertigo. What’s to blame for your dizziness?

The Powassan virus is spread by ticks. Could it be worse than Lyme disease?