A pastor’s spouse is often a pillar of the community, speaking and ministering on behalf of the church. Katie Fordham embraced this role at Oak Bowery Church in Ohatchee, Ala., along with raising her three school-age children.

A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis changes a person’s life forever. But the path of the condition varies, and some aspects of the journey can be controlled.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure used to reduce uncontrollable movements and related problems in patients with movement disorders. It can help patients with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and essential tremor, especially when medication is not effective. DBS is also an experimental treatment for certain other medical conditions, including some psychiatric disorders. […]