by Mike Collins “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” —J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Hobbit” For many of…
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by Mike Collins Good morning, class! This morning, we’ll have a quick, easy, pop quiz. Put a check beside any of the following physical stresses you might be experiencing: Back,…
Cognitive reserve is an important multi-dimensional concept that is beneficial to understand for preserving the health of your brain for as long as possible. It provides the best chance for…
by Michelle Goetzl At some point in scheduling medical appointments, you may have come across a doctor with the credentials DO after their name, rather than MD, and wondered what…
by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA Q: My dad has had multiple small strokes over the past three years, and my mom has been taking care of him at home….
by Taeh A. Ward, PhD The phrase “You are what you eat,” takes on new meaning when we consider that our diet can affect brain health and thinking abilities. Appropriate…
by Mike Collins Stepping into the role of caregiver unexpectedly is not unlike being told you have to take an exam in the morning—and you never went to class. If…
by Jennifer Webster Your body is more than half composed of water—not as in a glass half-empty, but as in a sponge half-way to capacity. Of that water, about two-thirds…