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When language falls apart

One common outcome of a stroke or other brain injury is the sudden loss of ability to process language. This disability is called "aphasia" (ah-FAY-zya). Depending

Aging and the self-fulfilling prophecy

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't—you're right." —Henry Ford It turns out this truism applies to the ways we perceive the aging process itse

Fighting Parkinson’s with exercise

If your loved one has Parkinson's disease, you have likely observed physical symptoms such as tremors, slowed movement, and poor balance. In addition to treatment with medication, evidence is m

Keeping your marbles: reducing dementia risk

If you have a relative with Alzheimer's or one of many other dementia conditions, it's natural to wonder about your own risk. While there is no cure as yet, there is increasing evid

“Spiritual” advance directive

Every adult needs to complete an advance directive (and that means you, too!). It is the health care planning document that medical professionals follow if a patient becomes too ill to speak for hi

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