Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that gets worse over time with no cure. Because it targets the nervous system, it impairs movement. ‌Rigidity is one of the leading ...

Nuchal rigidity refers to neck stiffness caused by serious medical conditions such as bacterial meningitis. You probably don’t give your neck the credit it deserves. It’s easy to take for granted that ...

Muscle rigidity refers to stiffness or tension in your muscles. This tends to happen when muscles contract for a long period of time, often due to stress. But certain medications and underlying ...

Figure 1. Cognitive Rigidity is one element in a challegning suite of traits and behaviors. For details, see text. Figure (c) James Coplan, MD, used by permission.B Source: James Coplan, MD When I was ...

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder in which nerve cells progressively die, resulting in the loss of dopamine, a chemical messenger that relays information between nerve cells, and from the ...

The shape and differentiated state of many cell types are highly sensitive to the rigidity of the microenvironment. The physical mechanisms involved, however, are unknown. Here, we present a ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis warned Saturday that “rigidity” in living out the Christian faith is creating a “minefield” of hatred and misunderstanding in a world where Christianity is increasingly ...

In our search for identity and uniqueness, labels have become an important aspect of modern society. From dietary preferences like veganism to broader lifestyle choices, labels supposedly offer a ...

Two recent experiences have caused me to reflect on how public agencies go about achieving their purposes. Both involved the rigidity with which government's rules are typically applied, and both ...

Participants gathered at Deutsche Bank’s Wall Street office for the second day of the Microfinance Impact and Innovation Conference. Rather than write a he said, she said account of what happened ...

PARKINSON'S disease symptoms develop slowly over a long time and could be caused by nerve damage in the brain. One of the more common warning signs of the condition is known as bradykinesia. What is ...