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
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"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
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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
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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
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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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