Source: http://blog.alz.org/riding-harleys-to-help-end-alzheimers/
My sister Rose first got in touch with the Alzheimer’s Association about three years ago on behalf of our mother. Since then, and the organization and local chapter has helped my family in so many ways. Today we give back by once again participating in The Longest Day, a sunrise-to-sunset event that symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers.
Years ago, when Rose and I first talked about how we could raise money for the cause, we decided to organize a motorcycle “poker run.” We ride our motorcycles to specific checkpoints and draw a playing card at each one, the object being to have the best pok…
Source: http://blog.alz.org/riding-harleys-to-help-end-alzheimers/
My sister Rose first got in touch with the Alzheimer’s Association about three years ago on behalf of our mother. Since then, and the organization and local chapter has helped my family in so many ways. Today we give back by once again participating in The Longest Day, a sunrise-to-sunset event that symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers.
Years ago, when Rose and I first talked about how we could raise money for the cause, we decided to organize a motorcycle “poker run.” We ride our motorcycles to specific checkpoints and draw a playing card at each one, the object being to have the best pok…
Source: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20160620/no-amount-of-lead-is-safe-for-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC
American Academy of Pediatrics calls for stronger regulations and new laws to protect children
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Source: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20160620/no-amount-of-lead-is-safe-for-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC
American Academy of Pediatrics calls for stronger regulations and new laws to protect children
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Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/06/14/glioblastoma-can-gene-therapy-really-help/
Glioblastoma is one of the deadliest tumours, with very low survival rate and no efficient therapies available. The current gold standards of management, namely surgery, chemo- and radiotherapy, have little effectiveness since these tumours typically exhibit very aggressive recurrences within a short time frame. In spite of concerted international efforts over the past few decades, an effective treatment for these tumours has remained elusive.
It is sad but true that a diagnosis of glioblastoma is almost equivalent to a death sentence, and most patients who have been diagnosed with a WHO grade IV malignant glioma survive only about 12 months. Although new molecular pathways involved in glioblastoma invasiveness are constantly being uncovered, translation of basic science research into clinical applications has been slow. Additionally, despite advances in tr…
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/06/14/glioblastoma-can-gene-therapy-really-help/
Glioblastoma is one of the deadliest tumours, with very low survival rate and no efficient therapies available. The current gold standards of management, namely surgery, chemo- and radiotherapy, have little effectiveness since these tumours typically exhibit very aggressive recurrences within a short time frame. In spite of concerted international efforts over the past few decades, an effective treatment for these tumours has remained elusive.
It is sad but true that a diagnosis of glioblastoma is almost equivalent to a death sentence, and most patients who have been diagnosed with a WHO grade IV malignant glioma survive only about 12 months. Although new molecular pathways involved in glioblastoma invasiveness are constantly being uncovered, translation of basic science research into clinical applications has been slow. Additionally, despite advances in tr…
Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/the-nfl-players-association-should-promote-the-use-of-cbd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nfl-players-association-should-promote-the-use-of-cbd
Did you know that the US Government holds a patent on Cannabinoids, which includes CBD, as neuroprotectants and antioxidants? “Cannabinoids are found to have particular application as neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults such as stroke or trauma, or in the treatment of neuroprotectants such as Alzheimer’s Disease.”- United States Patent –
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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/the-nfl-players-association-should-promote-the-use-of-cbd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nfl-players-association-should-promote-the-use-of-cbd
Did you know that the US Government holds a patent on Cannabinoids, which includes CBD, as neuroprotectants and antioxidants? “Cannabinoids are found to have particular application as neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults such as stroke or trauma, or in the treatment of neuroprotectants such as Alzheimer’s Disease.”- United States Patent –
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Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/06/16/nike-launches-mental-training-app-to-help-soccer-players-win-the-mental-game/
Nike Moves into Brain Training with Launch of Pro Genius (Creativity):
“Nike has made its first move into the world of mental training with the launch of Pro Genius, a series of tools and techniques designed to help young soccer players develop the mental side of their game…
Brain training apps were in the spotlight recently when Lumos Labs were fined $50 million by the Federal Trade Commission (Editor’s note: Lumos Labs settled the case for $2 million; wasn’t fined for $50m) for overstating it…
Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/06/16/nike-launches-mental-training-app-to-help-soccer-players-win-the-mental-game/
Nike Moves into Brain Training with Launch of Pro Genius (Creativity):
“Nike has made its first move into the world of mental training with the launch of Pro Genius, a series of tools and techniques designed to help young soccer players develop the mental side of their game…
Brain training apps were in the spotlight recently when Lumos Labs were fined $50 million by the Federal Trade Commission (Editor’s note: Lumos Labs settled the case for $2 million; wasn’t fined for $50m) for overstating it…
Source: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2016/06/nia-primes-pump-health-disparities-research-aging
If you are interested in health disparities and aging research, the NIA is ready, willing and able to help be a resource for you and the field. In recent months, we have undertaken several activities to enhance research opportunities, and I’d like to tell you about a few of these to keep you involved and make sure you’re up to speed!…
Source: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2016/06/nia-primes-pump-health-disparities-research-aging
If you are interested in health disparities and aging research, the NIA is ready, willing and able to help be a resource for you and the field. In recent months, we have undertaken several activities to enhance research opportunities, and I’d like to tell you about a few of these to keep you involved and make sure you’re up to speed!…
Source: http://blog.alz.org/light-amid-the-darkness/
My graduate school commencement ceremony was fast approaching, and I knew it would be next to impossible for my dad to attend. My dad, who is in his 80s, is living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Just the drive to and from the school would be a challenge for him, so I made arrangements for the assisted living facility to live stream the ceremony. Little did I know, my family had other plans in mind. My mom had asked the assisted living health coordinator if my dad would be able to make it to Emory & Henry and back. She said, “Yes!” and the entire staff was let in on the plan. The big surprise was underway.
The day of graduation I got there early with my mom. We were able to save seats and still have a good view of the stage. As we were counting the seats, I noticed my mom had counted one extra. I asked her why, thinking maybe my cousin might be coming. Mom fought back tears and replied, “Your father.”<img class="size-medium wp-image-4812 alignright" src…
Source: http://blog.alz.org/light-amid-the-darkness/
My graduate school commencement ceremony was fast approaching, and I knew it would be next to impossible for my dad to attend. My dad, who is in his 80s, is living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Just the drive to and from the school would be a challenge for him, so I made arrangements for the assisted living facility to live stream the ceremony. Little did I know, my family had other plans in mind. My mom had asked the assisted living health coordinator if my dad would be able to make it to Emory & Henry and back. She said, “Yes!” and the entire staff was let in on the plan. The big surprise was underway.
The day of graduation I got there early with my mom. We were able to save seats and still have a good view of the stage. As we were counting the seats, I noticed my mom had counted one extra. I asked her why, thinking maybe my cousin might be coming. Mom fought back tears and replied, “Your father.”<img class="size-medium wp-image-4812 alignright" src…
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/misunderstandings-myths-about-dementia-alzheimers
by Gary Calligas for The Times: According to the Alzheimer’s Association, by the end of life, 33 percent of mature adults will have some form of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Truly, this is a very large number of people affected…….
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/misunderstandings-myths-about-dementia-alzheimers
by Gary Calligas for The Times: According to the Alzheimer’s Association, by the end of life, 33 percent of mature adults will have some form of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Truly, this is a very large number of people affected…….
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/06/18/best-and-worst-of-neuroscience-and-neurology-may-2016/
The last month, in my opinion, was particularly fruitful for new, interesting publications. In fact, I was struggling when deciding which of them to select for this review. Quite a few articles addressed fundamental questions about basic mechanisms of brain functioning, neurodegenerative diseases and evolution. Several important discoveries were made on new applications and treatments with existing drugs. Some medicines were shown to have unexpected side effects.
Although I couldn’t cover everything important in this review, I’ll address the most interesting topics in the follow-up weekly articles.
In May, the scientific community marked the birthday of Sidney Altman, 1989 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. Dr Altman has discovered catalytic properties of RNA. The discovery not only changed how we view this essential molecule of life in evolutionary terms, but also attracted enormous and ever-growing interest to the multiple functions of RNA in human body, both in norm…
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/06/18/best-and-worst-of-neuroscience-and-neurology-may-2016/
The last month, in my opinion, was particularly fruitful for new, interesting publications. In fact, I was struggling when deciding which of them to select for this review. Quite a few articles addressed fundamental questions about basic mechanisms of brain functioning, neurodegenerative diseases and evolution. Several important discoveries were made on new applications and treatments with existing drugs. Some medicines were shown to have unexpected side effects.
Although I couldn’t cover everything important in this review, I’ll address the most interesting topics in the follow-up weekly articles.
In May, the scientific community marked the birthday of Sidney Altman, 1989 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. Dr Altman has discovered catalytic properties of RNA. The discovery not only changed how we view this essential molecule of life in evolutionary terms, but also attracted enormous and ever-growing interest to the multiple functions of RNA in human body, both in norm…
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-it-over/dangerous-mix-of-medication-leads-to-faulty-alzheimers-diagnosis
by Rosa Marchitelli for CBC: Three years ago, Betty Wallwork was taking a long list of drugs. Some to help her heal from a cataract operation, another to ease the pain of an earache, and others to treat a swollen……
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-it-over/dangerous-mix-of-medication-leads-to-faulty-alzheimers-diagnosis
by Rosa Marchitelli for CBC: Three years ago, Betty Wallwork was taking a long list of drugs. Some to help her heal from a cataract operation, another to ease the pain of an earache, and others to treat a swollen……