Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-2017/wrongful-death-lawsuit-nursing-home-fd.html

18 hours ago … The dangerous overuse of psychotropic drugs in nursing facilities received
widespread national attention from an AARP Bulletin investigative ……

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/04/07/minimizing-negative-side-effects-from-electromagnetic-neural-stimulation-key-neurotechnology-patent-39/

Today we highlight a 2010 patent by Advanced Neuromodulation Systems addressing a serious concern during the use of electromagnetic brain stimulation methods–where unintended stimulation of neurons can cause seizures or migraine headaches.

U.S. Patent No. 7,831,305: Neural stimulation system and method responsive to collateral neural activity

• Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
• Inventor(s): Bradford E. Gliner
• Technology Category: Transcranial Stimulation</l…

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-twice/up-in-smoke-marijuana-the-good-the-bad-the-uncertain

by Women’s Brain Health Initiative: Join Women’s Brain Health Initiative for an enlightening panel discussion on the implications of legalizing marijuana, and listen to the experts describe the medical, legal, investor, political and business perspectives. WITH EMCEE Will Stewart Managing Principal at Navigator……

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/04/10/cognitive-enhancement-at-the-edge-the-us-navy-tests-neuro-priming-and-other-non-pharmacological-aids-to-boost-cognition-and-performance/

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Super SEALs: Elite Units Pursue Brain-Stimulating Technologies (Military.com):

“At a conference near Washington, D.C., in February, the commander of all Navy special operations units made an unusual request to industry: Develop and demonstrate technologies that offer “cognitive enhancement” capabilities to boost his elite forces’ mental and physical performance…he has his eye on a number of technologies, including pharmaceutical aids. But the…

Source: http://yourbrainhealth.com.au/green-time-brain/

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/football-program-tackles-concussion-danger-in-kids/

A concussion prevention program that teaches young football players safer ways to block and tackle was tied to about a one-third lower risk of head injury, according to a new study. And, in those players who did sustain a concussion, recovery was 27 percent faster for those involved in the program, the researchers found. Dubbed

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/rugby-concussions-spotlight-on-neck-strength/

Rugby coaches are being urged to concentrate on improving players’ neck strength in a bid to avoid debilitating concussions. A ground-breaking New Zealand study has found players with weaker and uneven neck strength are more vulnerable to severe impacts that may cause concussion. Researchers used bluetooth sensors behind the ears of 23 players to measure

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Source: http://www.webmd.com/children/features/xray-photo-shows-dangers-of-eating-grapes-for-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Here’s what all parents need to know.

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Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2017/aed-saves-bigger-loser-contestant-fd.html

1 day ago … Television’s “Biggest Loser” host Bob Harper had his heart attack in the best
possible place — a gym with a nearby defibrillator (or AED), which ……

Source: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/healthy-moments/Pages/archive.aspx#hm453

A woman with kidney failure shares her story of receiving a transplant, and Dr. Rodgers talks about kidney donation….