by mg_user | Jun 1, 2015 | Current Events
A common fear among the elderly is the fear of falling, and when analyzing current statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is not difficult to understand why. One out of every three adults aged 65 or older fall throughout the course of a...
by mg_user | May 20, 2015 | Current Events
Ah, a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, many Americans struggle to experience the benefits of a full night’s rest. Rather than just feeling grouchy and tired, lack of sleep may have more of a negative effect on your body than you might think. A new study conducted at...
by mg_user | May 8, 2015 | Current Events
We’re all too familiar with the phrase, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” This phrase seems to perfectly summarize researchers’ search to find a treatment for those living with long-term disabilities due to a stroke. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon...
by mg_user | Apr 27, 2015 | Current Events
New studies led by researchers at Penn State College may have found that statins, cholesterol lowering drugs, do not reduce Parkinson’s risk after all. Currently there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that is caused by the death of dopamine...
by mg_user | Apr 15, 2015 | Current Events
There is still no cure for Parkinson’s disease, a haunting neurological condition that can severely affect the body’s movement. It is a progressive disease that can ultimately prevent one’s ability to walk, talk and even sleep. Currently, there are no tests that can...
by mg_user | Apr 3, 2015 | Current Events
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a brain disorder that stops producing dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is responsible for regulating one’s movement and emotions. Within PD patients, the lack of dopamine results in shaking, slow movements and postural instability. As the...