It's an unfortunate side effect of winter: dry, cracked hands. While you may be able to get away with skipping hand cream in the warmer months, that's just not going to work in winter. Why is this ...

Split hand is a phenomenon where muscles on one side of your hand weaken. It often has links with early ALS, though some other rare conditions may also cause it. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ...

Our hands are put through the wringer, particularly during the winter, when cold weather can be drying. The best hand cream can make all the difference, thanks to soothing, hydrating and nourishing ...

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Split hand syndrome is a potential sign of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This means that some of the muscles in the hand are weak and thin (atrophied), while others are less affected.

AHS is often caused by brain injury or neurodegenerative illnesses, but there is not enough research to determine any consistent cause or why it occurs. “Alien hand is little investigated because it ...