by Sue Robbins | Dec 26, 2015 | Wellness
When you finally get to hit the sheets at the end of a long day, the position you doze off in is probably the last thing you’re thinking about. However, there’s actually a major plus to falling asleep on your side. New research published in The Journal of...
by Sue Robbins | Oct 22, 2015 | Sports Injury, Wellness
Medical experts and NFL officials are gathering this Saturday in London to address the diagnosis and treatment of player concussions. Concussions and head trauma suffered by athletes remain a controversial topic, prompting many contact sports to change rules and adopt...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 10, 2015 | Wellness
Results of a French study hint the Mediterranean diet may help preserve structural connectivity in the brain. The study team found that greater adherence to the diet was linked with preserved microstructure in extensive areas of the white matter up to a decade later....
by Sue Robbins | May 3, 2015 | Headache Drugs
In a new study of people over 85 years, those who said they did things like quilting, painting or book clubs during middle age were less likely to develop memory impairments that may precede dementia. Lead author, Rosebud O. Roberts of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 21, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Here are some simple steps to a stronger memory…. 1. Walk with a friend. Psychiatrist Gary Small, M.D., calls this a “triple threat” against Alzheimer’s disease. You get a cardiovascular workout, stress-relieving social interaction, and...