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Some foods are better than others for Alzheimer’s Disease

Besides taking advantage of the ground-breaking new treatments entering the market for the prevention and improvement of cognitive impairment in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease, people can take a proactive stance by adopting a diet that helps decrease the risk of developing dementia. The World Health Organization recently stated that certain diets […]

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Cognitive Impairment in MS

Because Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that progressively damages any part of the brain and spinal cord (the Central Nervous System), the symptoms can be varied.  The most common symptoms include visual loss, being off balance, limb weakness or numbness, and bowel and bladder changes. Any one of these symptoms alone can be the

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Accupuncture for Parkinson’s Disease

Difficulty sleeping is one of the 10 most common presentations of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Insomnia occurs in 27-80%  of PD patients and is most commonly experienced as frequent awakenings.  Other sleep disruptions include early morning awakening, difficulty falling asleep, nightmares, nighttime confusion, and delusions. Leaving the sleep disturbances unaddressed can accentuate cognitive decline.   Many

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How do I know if I have MS?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is composed of the brain and the spinal cord. The result of the attack is a loss of myelin which covers the nerves and helps them send messages rapidly and correctly. Because the attacks can

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Assess for your risk of falling

One in four Americans fall each year but less than half tell their doctor. Your risk of falling doubles after your first fall. One in 10 falls requires medical attention, with over 3 million ER visits and 1 million hospitalizations each year for falls in elderly people. Some injuries are less severe, such as broken

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