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10 Proven Ways to Improve Your Sleep – Tips from World Sleep Society
A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet. Research says that poor sleep has an immediate negative effect...
How to Jot Down Your Migraine Patterns?
Everyone experiences migraine differently. Therefore care for a person with migraines are personalized depending on their occurrence or patterns. This...
Dementia, Not a Normal Part of Growing Old
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are not a part of normal aging. Normal aging may lead to some memory problems, but it is not the same as dem...
Some Principles of Communication with People with Dementia
Seven tips for communicating with those who have dementia. During daily interactions with my patients I have learned some principles of communication,...
Prolonged Sitting is Bad For Your Brain
In this age more adults live a sedentary lifestyle than ever and even the vast majority know this is bad for our heart health and blood glucose contro...
Raising Awareness on World Stroke Day
29th of October is recognized as World Stroke Day and here are a few facts about this medical event. Seniors and caregivers can help raise awareness b...
Never Say This To Someone With Migraines
Are you suffering from migraine? Then these are probably a few things that our well wishing friends or near ones might have shared with us in times of...
How Much Sleep Do You Need for Peak Mental Performance?
The link between sleep, memory and mental performance is clear. Study shows those who had poor sleep had poorer mental performance. Many people swear ...
What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment? What Can You Do?
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities, including memory and thinking skills. With M...