DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Raising Awareness of Parkinson’s Non-Motor Symptoms Via Storytelling (StatePoint) With the help of an Airstream trailer traveling the country, people with Parkinson’s disease will soon have a unique opportunity to record and share their experiences and personal stories as part of a program called “Yours, Truly.” Nonmotor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, […]
Postpartum depression is more common than you might think: Clinical trial seeks moms suffering from postpartum depression (BPT) – New mothers may experience a range of emotions shortly after giving birth — from overwhelming joy to extreme sadness. Emotions can affect anyone during pregnancy and after giving birth, and just like the onset […]
Tuesday’s Quotes 2023-08-08 (Please note that Tuesday’s Quotes are not archived and are updated every week.) “Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up.” Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart “Inspiration comes of working every day.” Charles Baudelaire “Don’t allow yourself to become disheartened when the thread doesn’t suit or seems […]
2023-08-07 Teens With Addiction Are Often Left to Detox Without Medication Markian Hawryluk DENVER — When Denver Health wanted to open an inpatient opioid detox unit specifically for teens, doctors there searched high and low for a model to copy. They didn’t find one. Teens who land in emergency rooms with an opioid […]
2023-08-07 Charles Henry Turner’s insights into animal behavior were a century ahead of their time Researchers are rediscovering the forgotten legacy of a pioneering Black scientist who conducted trailblazing research on the cognitive traits of bees, spiders and more By Alla Katsnelson Our understanding of animal minds is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Just three […]
Book Review: A Physician’s Quest to Treat Multiple Sclerosis by Jaime Herndon A doctor’s memoir can be a tricky balancing act. Too much science, and the personal journey risks fading into the background; too much memoir, and the work that made the physician noteworthy can feel tacked on or underdeveloped. It’s a rare writer — […]
2023-08-06 ‘Conscience’ Bills Let Medical Providers Opt Out of Providing a Wide Range of Care Carly Graf A new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate in procedures and treatments such as abortion, medically assisted death, gender-affirming care, or others that run […]
Creating a Supportive Environment: Making Life Easier for Children with Mental Illness Editorial Team Parents play a crucial role in the well-being and development of their children, especially when they are dealing with mental illness. With understanding, empathy, and proactive steps, parents can create a positive and supportive environment that helps […]
Recipe Sunday 2023-08-06 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. Give Your Brain a Boost: 5 ways to […]
2023-08-05 The Real Costs of the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Most of Which Will Fall to Taxpayers Arthur Allen The first drug purporting to slow the advance of Alzheimer’s disease is likely to cost the U.S. health care system billions annually even as it remains out of reach for many of the lower-income seniors […]