slower to grip the doorknob. You might drop a spoon you’ve held a thousand times or notice your foot drags just a little when you walk. The feeling is often subtle — a pins-and-needles sensation or heaviness that fades — yet it consistently affects the same side of the face, arm, or leg. This one-sided quality is a key clue that sets it apart from the general aches and stiffness that come with aging joints.
6. A new or different headache, or a sudden shift in mood
A headache arrives that doesn’t
