A new Yale study finds that more than half of Americans have a neurological disorder — and many don’t realize it. In a Q&A, study author John Ney explains why these disorders are so common and the risks they pose.

Yale News’ Karen Guzman interviews John Ney, MD, MPH, FAAN (Neurology), Assistant Professor of Neurology at Yale who conducted the study.

A sudden sensation of numbness? The nagging headache that just won’t quit? That weird weakness in your leg? They’re all symptoms of neurological disorders — a family of conditions that affects more than half of the U.S. population, according to a new Yale study.

And because these symptoms are often harbingers of health problems that are far more serious, researchers say they require a boost in public awareness.

And that’s why you find a link to this article at Cancer Corner USA.

Read the full article at Yale News.