What are Neurodegenerative Diseases and How Do They Affect the Brain?

Abstract

How does the brain control movement? What sort of problems occur when the brain is sick? Neurodegenerative disorders are illnesses that involve the death of certain parts of the brain. They are, by far, some of the toughest diseases to cure with debilitating outcomes. Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Disease are among the most severe and common movement disorders. Although a lot of information has been found about how and why these diseases occur, neurodegenerative disorders remain highly mysterious and complex. This article provides a simpler explanation to allow more people to learn about these diseases.