By: Lauren Bryan, reviewed by a registered dietitian Lauren Bryan is a fourth-year Biology undergraduate student with a minor in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Florida. She will graduate this May. She plans to attend medical school in the fall of 2026. In the meantime, she is expanding…
By: Grace Huff Head Games brought energy and purpose to Santa Monica on June 7, as guests gathered to compete, connect, and support a meaningful cause hosted by Taryn Fixel. Described as “Camp Day Color War for grown-ups,” the day was filled with nostalgic joy, team games, great food, amazing…
By: Grace Huff Researchers at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health have uncovered a new brain pathway that could help explain a challenging side effect of deep brain stimulation (DBS), offering new hope for personalizing this life-changing treatment for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The…
By: Mallory Bachmann The Diagnosis and PhD Dream Zachary Simon grew up in the sunny state of California with his mom, dad, and older sister. At five years old, Zach’s parents began noticing that he was exhibiting early signs of Tourette syndrome. While Zach’s father had a…
By Grace Huff Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month This Tourette Awareness Month, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health proudly recognizes and supports individuals living with Tourette Syndrome. As a nationally acclaimed Tourette Association Center of Excellence, we are dedicated to advancing care, education, and research…
By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, a groundbreaking care model is transforming how Parkinson’s disease (PD) is treated, by starting in the gut. While tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement are the most recognizable symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, many patients quietly…
By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, hope is not just a concept, it’s something being actively built every day for individuals and families living with Huntington’s disease (HD). This rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder slowly breaks down nerve cells in the brain,…
