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It has long been known that football players experience traumatic injuries throughout their careers. Harvard has offered to complete a health assessment post-career for many football players. Jackie Slater, formerly of the LA Rams, is speaking out on the injuries and suffering many ex-NFL players have experienced. “A lot of […]

Football: Health Assessment Post-Career

February 20, 2020 in Health tagged health risks / men's health / Neurology by Emily Schellin

understanding opioid epidemic — Understanding the Opioid Epidemic The US is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. The center estimates the total economic burden of opioid misuse in the United States to be […]

Addiction and the Opioid Epidemic

January 19, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged living long / Neurology / Prescription drugs / Wellness by Jenny McCann

Gum Disease and Alzheimer — Study Finds Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s A new study published in Science Advances suggests a link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. Scientists studied dead and living patients with diagnosed and suspected Alzheimer’s. A molecule called gingipain (produced by gum bacteria) was found in nerve cells in the brains […]

Study Finds Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s

January 7, 2020 in Health tagged Alzheimer’s Disease / dental health / healthy habits / Neurology / oral health by Jenny McCann

heart health — Can Improved Heart Health Lower the Risk of Memory Loss? As we grow older and our memories begin to cloud, we would all like to hold on to those important moments. Memory loss and dementia are on the rise in the United States and affect somewhere around 40% of our […]

Can Improving Heart Health Help Lower the Risk Of Memory ...

September 26, 2018 in Health tagged healthy body / healthy eating / healthy habits / heart health / Neurology by Jadon Sennet

heat — Is it hard to get yourself outside during the summer? Temperatures can flare at any moment, and despite our best attempts to protect ourselves, the sun can affect our health. Whether it’s burning our skin, dehydrating our system, or even damaging our eyes, the summer heat might just cause future […]

New Study Reveals Heat May Play a Role in Brain ...

July 28, 2018 in Health tagged climate change / global health / healthy mind / Neurology / seasonal health conditions by Jadon Sennet

dementia — Dementia is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. More than 3 million cases of this ailment are diagnosed each year. Doctors continue to search for why and how to prevent its deteriorating effects. A new study found that dementia might be linked to high blood […]

Dementia and Its Link to High Blood Pressure

July 21, 2018 in Health tagged aging well / disease awareness / Disease Prevention / healthy mind / Neurology by Jadon Sennet

legs — Do you tend to skip leg day? Its okay; you’re not alone. When people work out, they usually try to hit every part of their body on a weekly basis. But even the most aged veteran will tell you he missed a leg day here or there. A new study […]

Leg Workouts Increase Brain Function According to New Study

May 27, 2018 in Health tagged exercise / healthy body / healthy mind / Neurology / Wellness by Jadon Sennet

nootropoics — Nootropics: The Brain Supplement to Improve Brain Function Have you heard of Nootropics? This group of chemicals is great for helping give cognitive benefits to the human brain, and it’s something you should know about! So what exactly is in a Nootropic? Or how does it actually work? Are there […]

Nootropics: The Brain Supplement To Improve Brain Function

April 24, 2018 in Health tagged healthcare news / healthy industry changes / Neurology by Jadon Sennet

Though March 17th is officially recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Day, tomorrow—March 18th—is the day to show your support! Across the country, people dressed in purple will walk to raise funds for the 3 million Americans living with epileptic seizures, including friends, family members, and loved ones. These fundraising efforts […]

Show Your Support This National Epilepsy Awareness Day

March 24, 2017 in Health tagged advancements in medicine / disease awareness / Neurology / Wellness by ahektner@empowerbrokerage.com