‘Western’ Diet & Alzheimer’s-Like Effects in Mice

(HealthDay News) — Common compounds in the “Western” diet seem to promote Alzheimer’s-linked brain deposits and memory problems in mice, researchers say. Scientists found that when they added the compounds — called advanced glycation end...

Healing Heart Hospitality House’s Monthly Support For Caregivers

Caregivers! Healing Heart Hospitality House’s Monthly Support For Caregivers meets, February 20th at 8:00pm. Nancy Whalen, Co-Director of HHHH presents “Caregiver Burnout”. Come meet new friends and connect with other caregivers. A support group is a great way to...

Cognitive Training Sharpens Some Skills in Elders

Brandy R. Matthews, MD reviewing Rebok GW et al. J Am Geriatr Soc 2014 Jan. Self-reported daily activities were the most affected at 10-year follow-up. To examine the effects of cognitive training in elders, researchers randomized more than 2800 community-dwelling...

A Caring Superstar

RANDOLPH RD.—Everything is coming up roses for Dodge Park Rest Home these days, with Co-Owner Micha Shalev in the process of publishing a book, new residences on the grounds of the former Old Fellows Home property in the offing and now a “Caring Star” of 2014 award...

Treating GERD Successfully: Beyond Heartburn Relief

A short questionnaire helps identify whether patients on therapy for GERD are experiencing sleep disturbance and might benefit from an adjustment in therapy. Treating GERD Successfully Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and sleep disturbance are highly prevalent...