The CDC has an amazing educational resources for helping patients and caregivers deal with a stroke
http://www.cdc.gov/stroke/materials_for_patients.htm
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Jill Bolte Taylor: Her own stroke, and her cregiving for her brothers bi-polar disorder is a visionary TED Talk http://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight…
Atrial Fibrillation aka "afib" - Here's what you need to know about it, for yourself and your loved ones.
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Atr…
MS drug might work against Alzheimer's - Cedars-Sinai launches Phase I clinical trial to study tolerability of immunization to treat Alzheimer's disease
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130813/Cedars-Sinai-launches-Phase-I…
Detecting Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear - Profiling the work of Cedars-Sinai’s Keith L. Black, MD, CNN reports on a promising new approach to detecting Alzheimer’s disease. http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/health/2013/08/16/gupta-alzheim…
From the Mayo Clinic - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/huntingtons-disease/DS00401/DSECTION=t…
No treatments can alter the course of Huntington's disease. But medications can lessen some symptoms of movement and psychiatric disorders. And multiple interventions can help a person adapt to changes in his or her abilities.
When you are experiencing the stress of diagnosis, make sure to take care of your wellness on ALL levels. If appropriate to your diagnosis, receiving bodywork such as massage or craniosacral can *immensely* support your overall wellness.
When you are experiencing the stress of diagnosis, make sure to take care of your wellness on ALL levels. If appropriate to your diagnosis, receiving bodywork such as massage or craniosacral can *immensely* support your overall wellness.
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Maintaining an active lifestyle essential for people living with MS
http://www.canada.com/health/Maintaining+active+lifestyle+essential+peo…
In addition to being essential to general health, exercise is helpful in managing many MS symptoms. A study published by researchers at the University of Utah in 1996 was the first to demonstrate clearly the benefits of exercise for people with MS. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/healthy…
Cycling is a steadily growing sport for all ages and ability levels. But cycling could be the perfect mode of exercise for someone with Multiple Sclerosis - here are three reasons why. http://www.examiner.com/article/three-benefits-of-cycling-for-people-wi…
CanTeen's mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer (in the US this is the AYA segment). We do this by providing an Australia-wide peer support network for 12-24 year-olds - http://www.canteen.org.au/about-us/
Aging Well: Keeping Blood Sugar Low May Protect Memory
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/10/25/240784956/aging-well-keepin…
There's a growing body of evidence linking elevated blood sugar to memory problems.
Flow: http://nocamels.com/2013/08/flow-the-israeli-shoe-designed-for-diabetic… One of the most serious side-effects of diabetes is losing a limb. According to Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), “every 20 seconds, somewhere in the world, a limb is lost as a consequence of diabetes.” Flow shoe is designed to improve circulation.
Detecting Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear http://nocamels.com/2013/01/neuroquest-detecting-alzheimers-before-symp… Nearly 1 in 8 adults over the age of 65 in the US are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease each year. This new method of testing for neurodegenerative diseases may change the way Alzheimer’s is treated and diagnosed.
Video Games Help Rehabilitate Stroke Victims http://nocamels.com/2013/08/study-video-games-are-a-great-way-to-rehabi… “When individuals plan their movements and move deliberately in order to accomplish a specific goal, it is likely to have a positive impact on brain plasticity,” Rand notes.
Skin Cancer & Melanoma Therapy at The Angeles Clinic -http://www.theangelesclinic.org/Home/SpecialtyCenters/MelanomaSkinCance…
The Melanoma Center at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute has expert physicians in a clinical program that offers state-of-the-art treatments along with access to the latest treatments.
Walk 2 miles a day! Track it with the free "Runtastic" app for iPhone (EDITORIAL NOTE: Finding an appropriate active lifestyle plan is a great Tip! Tracking it will help you feel the accomplishment)
For Endometrial Cancer - When symptoms like bleeding, anemia, and a cutting pain become frequent PUSH your provider to test for cancer http://www.cancer.org/cancer/endometrialcancer/detailedguide/endometria…