Source: http://blog.alz.org/from-the-bottom-of-my-heart/
Alzheimer’s disease is fast becoming a global epidemic. Every 66 seconds, someone in America develops the disease. We need to end Alzheimer’s – hopefully for our sakes – but also for the futures of our children and grandchildren.
This is my fifth year participating in The Longest Day, a sunrise-to-sunset event that symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. While I participate in the event in memory of my father, as well as my brother – who passed away with this disease just four weeks ago – I also do so in support of all of those battling Alzheimer’s, and their caregivers. I have now twice seen how devastating this disease can be, and the emotional toll it takes on a family.
My father Henry was an incredibly i…
Source: http://blog.alz.org/from-the-bottom-of-my-heart/
Alzheimer’s disease is fast becoming a global epidemic. Every 66 seconds, someone in America develops the disease. We need to end Alzheimer’s – hopefully for our sakes – but also for the futures of our children and grandchildren.
This is my fifth year participating in The Longest Day, a sunrise-to-sunset event that symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. While I participate in the event in memory of my father, as well as my brother – who passed away with this disease just four weeks ago – I also do so in support of all of those battling Alzheimer’s, and their caregivers. I have now twice seen how devastating this disease can be, and the emotional toll it takes on a family.
My father Henry was an incredibly i…
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/06/20/best-and-worst-in-health-and-healthcare-may-2016/
May was full of promising news in glioblastoma research, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. But as usual, there were also not-so-good news, with the side-effects of drugs being on the spotlight.
THE BEST
Nanotechnology applied to glioma treatment
Glioblastoma multiforme is a rare but highly lethal disease with no effective treatment options. One of the main difficulties in glioblastoma therapy is the delivery of chemotherapeutic agents into the tumor across the blood–brain barrier.
A new study published in Nanomedicine describes a new drug nanocarrier capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and delivering chemotherapeutic drugs into the brain, thereby increasing the local availability of the drug. It was shown that these nanostructures selectively accumulated in glioma cells, increasing the …
Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/06/20/best-and-worst-in-health-and-healthcare-may-2016/
May was full of promising news in glioblastoma research, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. But as usual, there were also not-so-good news, with the side-effects of drugs being on the spotlight.
THE BEST
Nanotechnology applied to glioma treatment
Glioblastoma multiforme is a rare but highly lethal disease with no effective treatment options. One of the main difficulties in glioblastoma therapy is the delivery of chemotherapeutic agents into the tumor across the blood–brain barrier.
A new study published in Nanomedicine describes a new drug nanocarrier capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and delivering chemotherapeutic drugs into the brain, thereby increasing the local availability of the drug. It was shown that these nanostructures selectively accumulated in glioma cells, increasing the …
Source: http://blog.alz.org/lighting-the-way-honoring-my-fathers-memory/
Today is the The Longest Day, a sunrise-to-sunset event that symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. On June 14, 2012, my four siblings and I crowded around my father’s bed to say our final goodbyes. Ronald Paul Geguzys Sr. has been missed in so many ways since then, most especially by his children who never really got the chance to share him with our children. Dad passed away of Alzheimer’s just after his 73rd birthday. He left behind a wife, five kids, 11 grandchildren and many people who had the privilege of calling him a friend. He spent the bulk of his career at GE, growing steadily to CEO of the Ballast Division.
He knew how to work hard and play hard. He was an avid sailor and loved all water sports. He taught us to ski practically from birth! He gave the best h…
Source: http://blog.alz.org/lighting-the-way-honoring-my-fathers-memory/
Today is the The Longest Day, a sunrise-to-sunset event that symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. On June 14, 2012, my four siblings and I crowded around my father’s bed to say our final goodbyes. Ronald Paul Geguzys Sr. has been missed in so many ways since then, most especially by his children who never really got the chance to share him with our children. Dad passed away of Alzheimer’s just after his 73rd birthday. He left behind a wife, five kids, 11 grandchildren and many people who had the privilege of calling him a friend. He spent the bulk of his career at GE, growing steadily to CEO of the Ballast Division.
He knew how to work hard and play hard. He was an avid sailor and loved all water sports. He taught us to ski practically from birth! He gave the best h…
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/what-cognitive-testing-told-me-about-my-brain
by Tony Dearing for NJ.com: “Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most.”— Mark Twain The good news is, I haven’t lost mine yet. Although I was beginning to wonder. Fortunately, Dr. David Libon, a geriatric……
Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/what-cognitive-testing-told-me-about-my-brain
by Tony Dearing for NJ.com: “Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most.”— Mark Twain The good news is, I haven’t lost mine yet. Although I was beginning to wonder. Fortunately, Dr. David Libon, a geriatric……
Source: http://yourbrainhealth.com.au/does-eating-chocolate-improve-your-brain-function/
Thanks to Dr Amy Richest for this tasty article! Amy’s research focuses on addictive memories, reward, motivation and behavioural control. She’s particularly interested in how diet impacts on behaviour and the formation of memories, and how our environments change how we react and learn about certain events. Read more of her work in The Conversation. Does eating chocolate improve […]
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Source: http://yourbrainhealth.com.au/does-eating-chocolate-improve-your-brain-function/
Thanks to Dr Amy Richest for this tasty article! Amy’s research focuses on addictive memories, reward, motivation and behavioural control. She’s particularly interested in how diet impacts on behaviour and the formation of memories, and how our environments change how we react and learn about certain events. Read more of her work in The Conversation. Does eating chocolate improve […]
The post Does eating chocolate improve your brain function? appeared first on Your Brain Health.
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Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/health-insurance/info-2015/transitioning-from-medicaid-expansion-programs-to-medicare-AARP-ppi-health.html
The Affordable Care Act allows states to offer Medicaid coverage to low-income adults who would not have qualified under previous law…
Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/health-insurance/info-2015/transitioning-from-medicaid-expansion-programs-to-medicare-AARP-ppi-health.html
The Affordable Care Act allows states to offer Medicaid coverage to low-income adults who would not have qualified under previous law…
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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