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Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder distinguished by involuntary, seemingly purposeful limb movements coupled with a sensation of estrangement from the affected limb. This ...

Imagine sitting at home on your couch when one of your hands begins to move of its own accord — and you’re powerless to stop it. That’s what happened to one unidentified 77-year-old woman, whom ...

It started as a quiet moment in front of the TV—until her hand turned against her. A 77-year-old woman was relaxing at home when she noticed her left hand slowly, deliberately stroking her own face ...

A 77-year-old woman experienced Alien Hand Syndrome when her left hand began moving independently after suffering strokes in both parietal lobes. The rare neurological condition, which can be ...

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An elderly woman believed she was possessed by ghosts when she saw her arm move on its own before doctors discovered she was actually suffering from an extremely rare condition. A 77-year-old woman ...

Karen Byrne's left hand sometimes operates on its own terms. It has unbuttoned shirts and stubbed out cigarettes, without her permission. Oh, and a few times, her own hand has slapped her across the ...