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The Terrible impact of Huntington’s Disease

Huntington's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects people emotionally, mentally, a...

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18.25 17 Nov 2025


The Terrible impact of Huntington’s Disease


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18.25 17 Nov 2025


Huntington's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects people emotionally, mentally, and physically. Sufferers usually show symptoms in their thirties and forties. Unfortunately, there is currently no known cure for the condition.  

Joining Ciara to reflect on the impact the disease can have and how to manage it was Dr. Niall Pender, Professor of Psychology at the RSCI, along with Fiona, who lost her husband to Huntington's disease.  


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