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Wii...What a Success!

I knew I needed to get more exercise, but I got a real wake up call when my Wii Fitness called me “Unbalanced” and a “Couch Potato” over and over again…  Whoa…I don’t need an electronic game to call me names—or do I?  Is this the psychological impetus behind the success of this... Read moreChevron
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The First Step on the Final Caregiving Journey as We Prepared to Spread Mom's Ashes

            As we end each year and start a new one, I often try to reflect on what has happened and the impact that it had on me. Therefore, I hope you’ll indulge me in the next few columns as I (finally) cover Mom’s last journey. That journey officially began on July 31, 2008... Read moreChevron
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A Few Drinks Can Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's

Following a review of 44 studies, researchers at Loyola University Chicago Strick School of Medicine, headed by Michael Collins, Ph.D., have found that a moderate amount of alcohol is good for you and can reduce your risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.   There has been a lot of recent research looking at the risks and... Read moreChevron
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Can An Oil From the Coconut Tree Help Alzheimer’s?

Dr. Mary Newport, who has spent her practice taking care of babies, is also the wife of a man with early-onset Alzheimer's. Newport contacted me and asked if she could send me an article, along with some links to newspaper stories, about an oil found in the coconut tree and its effects on Alzheimer's disease. I said sure. I'm always happy to... Read moreChevron
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2009 Things will never be the same.

Hi everyone, I would love to tell you all the year ended well. Unfortunately 2008 ended badly and 2009 isn't looking a lot better. Not totally true we had a Christmas miracle. This was the first year my great grandson spent away from home with his biofather. I say he is that because for such an intellectually smart man he has no common sense. He... Read moreChevron
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