Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2016/how-older-adults-dietary-needs-differ-jj.html
As the holiday season looms many older adults find themselves at odds with their dietary choices. MyPlate is designed to keep you on track….
Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2016/how-older-adults-dietary-needs-differ-jj.html
As the holiday season looms many older adults find themselves at odds with their dietary choices. MyPlate is designed to keep you on track….
Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/new-thinking-on-concussion-treatment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-thinking-on-concussion-treatment
A growing body of evidence is calling into question the long-held belief that extended rest is needed to treat a concussion in young people. More concussion specialists are encouraging patients to gradually resume normal activities as long as symptoms don’t worsen. “We are looking at concussions as an injury that can be rehabilitated and treated with
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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/new-thinking-on-concussion-treatment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-thinking-on-concussion-treatment
A growing body of evidence is calling into question the long-held belief that extended rest is needed to treat a concussion in young people. More concussion specialists are encouraging patients to gradually resume normal activities as long as symptoms don’t worsen. “We are looking at concussions as an injury that can be rehabilitated and treated with
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Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/10/24/can-our-immune-system-drive-our-social-behavior/
The immune system is our main defense mechanism against disease. Dysfunctions in the immune system are therefore associated with a myriad of complications, including several neurological and mental disorders.
Yet, for a long time the brain and the immune system were considered to be isolated from each other – it was believed that the brain was not supplied by the lymphatic system (which carries white blood cells and other immune cells through a network of vessels and tissues) because no evidence of lymphatic supply to the brain had ever been found.
But recently, a research team from the University of Virginia School of Medicine was able to find lymphatic vessels in the meninges that cover the brain. This was a huge discovery that shattered the long-standing belief that the brain was “immune privileged,” lacking a direct connection to the immune system.
After discovering the dire…
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/10/24/can-our-immune-system-drive-our-social-behavior/
The immune system is our main defense mechanism against disease. Dysfunctions in the immune system are therefore associated with a myriad of complications, including several neurological and mental disorders.
Yet, for a long time the brain and the immune system were considered to be isolated from each other – it was believed that the brain was not supplied by the lymphatic system (which carries white blood cells and other immune cells through a network of vessels and tissues) because no evidence of lymphatic supply to the brain had ever been found.
But recently, a research team from the University of Virginia School of Medicine was able to find lymphatic vessels in the meninges that cover the brain. This was a huge discovery that shattered the long-standing belief that the brain was “immune privileged,” lacking a direct connection to the immune system.
After discovering the dire…
Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/same-day-return-to-play-after-concussion-still-common-among-youth-athletes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=same-day-return-to-play-after-concussion-still-common-among-youth-athletes
New research confirms athletes often head back into the game on the same day. Shane Miller, MD, a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Plano, Texas, noticed a significant number of his patients reported they returned to play after a concussion before being cleared by a medical professional, despite medical guidelines, state law and educational efforts.
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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/same-day-return-to-play-after-concussion-still-common-among-youth-athletes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=same-day-return-to-play-after-concussion-still-common-among-youth-athletes
New research confirms athletes often head back into the game on the same day. Shane Miller, MD, a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Plano, Texas, noticed a significant number of his patients reported they returned to play after a concussion before being cleared by a medical professional, despite medical guidelines, state law and educational efforts.
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Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/health-insurance/info-2016/medicare-part-d-drug-prices-pb.html
Premiums for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will increase in 2017 by an average of 4.6 percent. Here’s what you need to know….
Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/health-insurance/info-2016/medicare-part-d-drug-prices-pb.html
Premiums for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will increase in 2017 by an average of 4.6 percent. Here’s what you need to know….
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/when-memory-loss-has-nothing-to-do-with-alzheimers
by Anna Fleet for Active Beat: We all lose track of our keys every now and then, but bouts of forgetfulness every now and again happen to us all. However, if your brain farts are becoming more and more frequent every……
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/when-memory-loss-has-nothing-to-do-with-alzheimers
by Anna Fleet for Active Beat: We all lose track of our keys every now and then, but bouts of forgetfulness every now and again happen to us all. However, if your brain farts are becoming more and more frequent every……
Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/10/20/announcement-nine-new-excellent-speakers-2016-sharpbrains-virtual-summit/
We are delighted to announce nine new excellent Speakers at the upcoming 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Reinventing Brain Health in the Digital Age (December 6-8, 2016):
- Dr. Corey McCann, CEO of Pear Therapeutics
- Debra Gilmore, Executive Director of The Arrowsmith Program
- Edward Kliphuis, Investment Director at Merck Ventures
- Erika Jackson, VP of Training and Operations for Wellcoaches
- Franck Tarpin-Bernard, Managing Director of Scientific Brain Training (SBT)
- Mark Watson</…
Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/10/20/announcement-nine-new-excellent-speakers-2016-sharpbrains-virtual-summit/
We are delighted to announce nine new excellent Speakers at the upcoming 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Reinventing Brain Health in the Digital Age (December 6-8, 2016):
- Dr. Corey McCann, CEO of Pear Therapeutics
- Debra Gilmore, Executive Director of The Arrowsmith Program
- Edward Kliphuis, Investment Director at Merck Ventures
- Erika Jackson, VP of Training and Operations for Wellcoaches
- Franck Tarpin-Bernard, Managing Director of Scientific Brain Training (SBT)
- Mark Watson</…
Source: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2013/11/moving-research-forward-creativity-amid-constraints
Optimism and pessimism compete with each other as we contemplate the future for research and research funding. The prospects for important breakthroughs in NIA’s primary areas of medical research—aging and Alzheimer’s disease—have never been brighter. We receive thousands of applications each year, many deemed exceptionally worthy after peer review. On the other hand, we at the NIA and across the NIH are constrained by a budget that, in real terms, is shrinking dramatically….
Source: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2013/11/moving-research-forward-creativity-amid-constraints
Optimism and pessimism compete with each other as we contemplate the future for research and research funding. The prospects for important breakthroughs in NIA’s primary areas of medical research—aging and Alzheimer’s disease—have never been brighter. We receive thousands of applications each year, many deemed exceptionally worthy after peer review. On the other hand, we at the NIA and across the NIH are constrained by a budget that, in real terms, is shrinking dramatically….
Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/how-cannabidiol-cbd-works-for-treating-anxiety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-cannabidiol-cbd-works-for-treating-anxiety
Anxiety-related disorders affect a huge segment of our population — 40 million adults (18%) in the United States age 18 and older. In response, Big Pharma has developed numerous drugs to treat anxiety-related disorders, from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft to tranquilizers (the most popular class being highly addictive benzodiazepines such
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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/how-cannabidiol-cbd-works-for-treating-anxiety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-cannabidiol-cbd-works-for-treating-anxiety
Anxiety-related disorders affect a huge segment of our population — 40 million adults (18%) in the United States age 18 and older. In response, Big Pharma has developed numerous drugs to treat anxiety-related disorders, from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft to tranquilizers (the most popular class being highly addictive benzodiazepines such
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Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/10/20/can-stroke-be-prevented-by-lifestyle-changes/
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. But can stroke be prevented? Probably not totally, but it sure is possible to drastically reduce the odds of having a stroke. A huge international study on the risk factors for stroke recently published in The Lancet has shown that the majority are potentially modifiable behaviors.
The study was carried out between 2007 and 2015, with over 13000 patients with acute first stroke (and a similar number of healthy controls) being recruited in 32 countries across Asia, America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Africa. This study also assessed how risk factors vary between stroke subtype, throughout the world, and according to age or sex.
Overall, it was established that over 90% of the worldwide risk of stroke can be attributed to only ten <a href="http://brainblogger.com/2016/07/05/shift-w…
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/10/20/can-stroke-be-prevented-by-lifestyle-changes/
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. But can stroke be prevented? Probably not totally, but it sure is possible to drastically reduce the odds of having a stroke. A huge international study on the risk factors for stroke recently published in The Lancet has shown that the majority are potentially modifiable behaviors.
The study was carried out between 2007 and 2015, with over 13000 patients with acute first stroke (and a similar number of healthy controls) being recruited in 32 countries across Asia, America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Africa. This study also assessed how risk factors vary between stroke subtype, throughout the world, and according to age or sex.
Overall, it was established that over 90% of the worldwide risk of stroke can be attributed to only ten <a href="http://brainblogger.com/2016/07/05/shift-w…