Category: Brain Health

Source: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthy-snacks-for-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Have you run out of ideas for kids’ snacks that are both healthy and delicious? Try these creative combos from WebMD.

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/previous-mental-distresspsychosomatic-symptoms-linked-to-longer-recovery-period-for-concussions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=previous-mental-distresspsychosomatic-symptoms-linked-to-longer-recovery-period-for-concussions

Athletes may take longer to recover after a concussion if they had psychosomatic symptoms before their head injury, according to a study published online April 20 in Neurology. The study included 127 high school and college athletes who had concussions; 80% of the athletes were male. Concussion symptoms lasted an average of 5 days. But athletes

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Source: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthy-breakfast-ideas?src=RSS_PUBLIC

With hectic mornings, it’s easy to skimp on breakfast. Check out WebMD’s tasty, healthy options your kids (and you!) won’t be able to resist.

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Source: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/news/20160429/todays-hair-style-could-cause-tomorrows-hair-loss?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Black women who prefer scalp-pulling hairdos seem especially at risk, study indicates

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Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-outside-the-box/protein-research-opens-potential-treatment-of-alzheimer

by Zee News:  In a potential breakthrough in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have discovered that a protein can reverse the devastating disease projected to affect nearly 65 million people globally by 2030. The study was led by scientists at the……

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-ahead/millennials-have-the-power-to-prevent-their-own-cognitive-decline

by Yahoo Health: The 18-to-34 set is the first generation to have information at their fingertips that can help prevent memory loss conditions, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. It starts with your diet.  Alzheimer’s is not a disease that strikes……

Source: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/healthy-moments/Pages/archive.aspx#hm408

Advice for caretakers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease from Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Hodes….

Source: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2016/04/transparency-and-funding-lines

About half of the 22 NIH Institutes no longer post a funding line. Of course, we at NIA do so much better—we post multiple funding lines! We are transparent, though. I’ve heard it said around the halls of NIH that a funding line is a crutch for staff, an easy way to indicate to investigators that their application could not be paid….

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-2016/prescription-cost-worry-older-adults.html

Prescription cost are skyrocketing, and older Americans want politicians to do something about it….

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/side-effects-safety/

Learn more about medication side effects, safety and drug abuse….