Tag: Brain Health

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  May 5, 2021

  Finding Safe Sources of Stroke Support During COVID-19

  In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. Despite its rank as the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., life after a stroke is manageable with the right tools, resources and support.
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  April 14, 2021

  A Lost Dementia Patient Finds Her Way Back Home

  Medical students were faced with the difficulties of reuniting a dementia patient with their family.
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  September 21, 2020

  How to Cultivate Gratitude Even
  In Dark Times

  Practicing gratitude can help us overcome the negativity bias, appreciate everyday moments of beauty and goodness, and help support us and build resilience.
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  June 9, 2020

  One Year, 100 Patients: Changing Lives at Continuing Care

  When Zach aged out of his network of providers after suffering a traumatic brain injury when he was a teenager, finding a whole new network was difficult, until he met Dr. Mary Stephens.
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  April 15, 2020

  A Coronavirus Visual Guide For Those With Autism

  Simple language with illustrations can inform and reassure those on the spectrum.
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  April 2, 2020

  Supporting Neurodiversity at
  Jefferson Health: A Conversation With Dr. Wendy Ross

  “It’s past time for the Americans with Disabilities Act to recognize, with specific guidelines, invisible disabilities.”
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  February 11, 2020

  Sleep Could Be the Missing Link in Certain Types of Dementia

  In patients with dementia, a sleep deficits may link accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain to cognitive impairment.
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  January 15, 2020

  Food for Good Sleep? Here’s What You Should Eat

  While there are many things that affect the quantity and quality of the sleep you get, one most people overlook is the food they eat before bedtime.
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  December 22, 2019

  20 Tips for a Healthier 2020

  Instead of adopting grandiose goals, incorporate small healthy enhancements to your lifestyle to be well and stay motivated.
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  November 26, 2019

  Your Guide to a Healthier Thanksgiving

  A health guide to Thanksgiving does not have to be synonymous with tips to reduce your calorie intake at the main meal. Here are ways to support a mind body connection, from recognizing hunger cues to mindful meditation.
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  October 29, 2019

  How to Make a Smooth Daylight Saving Transition

  While for some "falling back" one hour means extra time in bed, others struggle to adjust their internal clock to the new daylight pattern. Read on for tips to ensure a satisfying snooze!