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Amazing! These Disabled Artists Really Are Awe-Inspiring!

[related_articles] Born with cerebral palsy, Paul Smith used to create amazing artwork using only one finger on a typewriter. Peter Longstaff was born without arms as a result of his mother being prescribe Thalidomide during pregnancy, but Peter has never considered himself to be disabled.

We’ve Never Seen Typewriters Used Like THIS Before

“My work is inspired by Paul Smith, an American typewriter artist who suffered from cerebral palsy,” said Cook in a statement . “His condition restricted his ability to make precise hand movements; however, he found control in the use of a typewriter.

15 Pics Showing That Animals Are Full of Affection for All

This boy with cerebral palsy has found great comfort in his service dog... Image source: Reddit Share these heartwarming pictures with other animal lovers!

Here's the Latest Alzheimer's Breakthrough: Zombie Cells

They then also discovered these cells in postmortem tissue from sufferers of progressive supranuclear palsy, another kind of brain disease. While cellular senescence does not outright kill the cell, it may cause it to become zombie-like, altering its functions and killing surrounding cells.

Suffer From Migraines? You May Suffer from These Diseases

Bell's palsy A study conducted in 2014 published in the journal Neurology revealed that people who suffer from migraines are twice as likely to develop Bell's palsy, a condition that induces facial paralysis.

These Real-life Stories Are Worthy of a Hollywood Movie

Part of the proceeds go to support the local retirement home, as well as to Cecilia herself – she has a son that suffers from cerebral palsy.

Scientists Warning of a Future Parkinson's Pandemic

Parkinson's became known in the early 19th century, when an eminent British surgeon named James Parkinson outlined the characteristics of this degenerative disease in his treatise, An Essay on the Shaking Palsy.

Got a Toothache? Try These 7 Acupressure Points!

This point is also beneficial for jaw swelling, TMJ issues, facial paralysis, and Bell’s palsy. [related_articles] 2. SJ 5 SJ 5 or San Jiao 5 is another acupressure point on the San Jiao channel that helps cure a toothache.

Some People Give Hope to All of Us...

Spencer Zimmerman A 13-year-old boy from Arizona pushed himself to the limit so that his friend with cerebral palsy could also participate in a triathlon. Spencer Zimmerman knew that 12-year-old Dayton Hayward enjoyed being outdoors.

5 Acts of Astonishing Charity That'll Warm Your Heart!

The five-year-old suffers from spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. This condition presents with increased muscle tone, leading to stiff muscles and coordination issues, particularly in the legs. When locals started to raise funds for Brecon, Black felt compelled to contribute his own savings.

Consuming Too Much of These Healthy Foods Can Be Deadly

The cells in the brain may swell to the point where blood flow is interrupted resulting in cerebral edema, and may also apply pressure to the brain stem causing central nervous system dysfunction.

Could Wearing a Tie Make You Ill? Scientists Say Yes!

Researchers found that the brains of people who wore ties were, on average, receiving 7.5% less 'cerebral blood flow' than the brains of those subjects within the control group.

Amazing! Scientists Reverse Brain Damage in Drowned Girl!

The little girl, whose heart stopped beating for two hours, showed deep gray matter injury, and cerebral atrophy with grey and white matter loss after the accident, and could no longer talk, walk, or respond to voices – but would squirm uncontrollably and shake her head.