September 1, 2023
INHALING PLEASANT SCENTS DURING SLEEP TIED TO A DRAMATIC BOOST IN COGNITION
Inhaling a pleasant aroma during sleep has been linked to a “dramatic” improvement in memory, early research suggests. In a small, randomized control trial researchers...
September 1, 2023
BURNOUT: TIPS FOR COPING WHEN YOU CAN’T JUST QUIT
Once burnout sets in, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You may feel emotionally exhausted and...
September 1, 2023
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS? (IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK)
Hypnosis has proven applications in medicine, dentistry, psychology, obstetrics, counseling, law enforcement, habit management, pain control and in virtually every area of education. Major...
August 1, 2023
Newsworthy Notes -- August 2023
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August 1, 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT -- AUGUST 2023
As I write this, it’s 119 degrees outside. Door handles and steering wheels are too hot to touch. Blinds are closed to keep out...
July 31, 2023
Visit Medicare.Gov for Information About Nursing Homes and What Medicare Does and Does Not Cover
Did you know that Medicare Part A may cover care in certified skilled nursing facilities? While Medicare doesn’t cover custodial care (like bathing, using...
July 31, 2023
AUGUST REDUCED SUMMER SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE
This August, the only support groups on our schedule will be our Movement: Use It or Lose It groups. You can see the exact...
July 31, 2023
SIX UNUSUAL SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Extreme dehydration—defined by the World Health Organization as a loss of more than 10 percent of your body weight in fluid—can lead to injury...
July 31, 2023
LACOSAMIDE, EPILEPSY DRUG, SHOWS NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECTS IN RAT MODEL
Lacosamide, a medication approved to treat epilepsy, showed a potential to be neuroprotective in a rat model of Parkinson’s, a study reports. Treatment with lacosamide...
July 31, 2023
WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT TO AVOID WHEN YOU HAVE DIARRHEA
Occasional diarrhea is nothing to worry about. The causes of diarrhea can range from a stomach flu to a specific meal or ingredient you...
July 31, 2023
A Nap A Day Keeps Brain Aging At Bay
Napping during the day could help older people keep mentally sharp by reducing brain shrinkage. From the age of 35, the brain shrinks by 0.2%...
July 31, 2023
Seven Tips for Traveling with Parkinson's
For many, living with Parkinson’s can make it harder to leave the house on a daily basis, let alone travel to a new time...
July 31, 2023
ICBII Update on the Road to the Cure -- August 2023
Mitochondria Dysfunction and Neurodegeneration Recently, there has been a lot of media coverage on humanized mouse monoclonal antibodies that have been FDA approved for treating...
July 1, 2023
Message from the President - July 2023
Happy July! This time of year, as we gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, I often find myself thinking about independence. For...
July 1, 2023
Newsworthy Notes - July 2023
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