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Recent research shows you can communicate better with people who have Alzheimer’s disease by using music they find meaningful. Music can also help people with Alzheimer’s manage emotional distress and improve their ability to eat and swallow. An April 2018 study from the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City reports that “objective evidence […]
National Physicians Week sets out March 25 -31 to honor the healers dedicated to the art of medicine. We are reminded to take a moment to reflect on all the ways in which physicians make a difference in our lives and appreciate the doctors we know and work alongside. The first Doctors’ Day observance was […]
Eyes are an important part of how we communicate. When you use good eye contact with patients and others in medical settings, you can clearly deliver important health information and better understand the needs and responses of people. What is good eye contact? It’s interacting with people by facing them and looking directly into their […]
Social workers touch the lives of millions of people each day, helping people to overcome life’s hurdles and live to full potential. The Social Work profession is expected to grow faster than average over the next seven years, with more than 682,000 people expected to be employed as social workers by 2026. Every March, we […]
In Psychology Today, Victoria L. Dunckley M.D. said too much screen time is creating subtle damage even in children with average exposure to TV, phone, video, computer, and other screens. Dr. Dunckley sees many children who suffer from sensory overload, lack of restorative sleep, and a hyper-aroused nervous system. These children are impulsive, moody, and […]
Before enrolling in Medicare, you may want a basic understanding of what it is and what the various parts of Medicare cover. Knowing these basics will help make sure you get the most out of your plan. Medicare is a federal insurance program that pays for many health care expenses. Medicare enrollees are typically people age 65 […]
Scientists have studied the sleep process to discover what makes for a good night of rest. The tactics they recommend are sometimes called sleep hygiene. Healthy sleep, or sleep hygiene, improves both physical and mental health. A good night’s sleep can also improve productivity and quality of life. The Sleep Foundation and the American Sleep […]
Reducing some germ-born illnesses is as simple as washing your hands. It’s an inexpensive, easy, and effective way to avoid catching a cold or the flu, if done correctly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, feces from people or animals is a common source of germs like Salmonella, E. coli O157, and norovirus. These […]
Far worse than the average “winter blues,” the phenomenon of depressive symptoms cycling with the change of seasons has been studied since the mid-1990’s. As we move into the fall and winter seasons, which are the most common seasons associated with this condition, here are some fast facts that the research has uncovered: About 5% […]
A recent study examining potential links between sustained cessation from cigarette smoking and risk for developing dementia, found compelling evidence that nonsmokers and long-time former smokers have a reduced risk for dementia compared to recent quitters or current smokers, relative to the length of time they have not smoked. The current study included over 46,000 […]
Episodes of depression can occur at any stage during the lifespan, and professional screenings for depressive symptoms are increasingly being incorporated into more settings – doctor’s offices, schools, community health fairs, etc. Recent research, however, suggests that there is plenty of work to be done to ensure that adults in the US are being screened […]
Aimed at speeding up the research and development of improved testing and treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease, a coalition of philanthropists announced their commitment earlier this week to providing more than $30 million over the next three years to a newly created initiative, the Diagnostics Accelerator. The goal for this initiative includes funding innovative, ground-breaking research […]
