Berlin International Film Festival is a great cultural event and one of the most important dates for the international film industry.
You may have heard about Lou Gehrig disease and know it's a scary diagnosis. But exactly what is Lou Gehrig disease? Also known as ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Lou Gehrig disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects nerve cells (neurons). According to the ALS Society, the progressive degeneration of motor neurons that connect the brain, spinal cord and muscles eventually leads to their death.
Lou Gehrig-Mini Biography (TV-PG; 3:36) Hall of Fame first baseman Lou Gehrig played for the New York Yankees in the 1920s and 1930s, setting the mark for consecutive games played. He was diagnosed with ALS in 1939 and retired from baseball. He died in 1941.