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March 5, 2019

Brain Matters: Managing Neuromuscular Conditions

by William Buxton

Disorders of nerves and muscles can develop in the arms and legs over time resulting in more falls while walking and hand weakness. Sensation is diminished and physical, cognitive and emotional health often suffers. Find out more about neuromuscular disorders.

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February 1, 2019

Brain Matters: Improving Balance to Prevent Falls Also Staves Off Memory Loss

by William Buxton

With advancing years, risk of falling increases. Falls are very common and often devastating. Fortunately, they are also often preventable. Find out how.

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January 24, 2019

Aging Wisely

by Mahyar Pakizegee

Adapting to their life changes within a social and supportive structure can be one of the keys leading to older people succeeding in aging gracefully. The value of strong community programs in supporting health and wellbeing in older people cannot be underestimated.

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January 2, 2019

Brain Matters: Pacific Neuroscience Institute – A Neighborhood Place for World-Class Brain Care

by Daniel F. Kelly

Maintaining brain health is key to living a healthier life. As we age, our brains become subject to risks associated with advancing years, but there are ways people can minimize some of these risks and enhance brain resilience. Read more.

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November 27, 2018

How to Deal With Aggression and Dementia

by Guest Author

Aggression is one of the worst parts of caring for a parent or senior loved one with dementia, but you’re not powerless. Having a number of strategies on hand to deploy whenever you need them gives you the means to handle a loved one’s aggression any time it rears its head.

Learn more about how to cope with aggression and dementia.

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October 30, 2018

Pacific Brain Health Center Launches New Comprehensive Website

by Zara Jethani

Find out how Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s experienced multidisciplinary Brain Health team treats psychiatric and neurological conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, balance problems, as well as depression and anxiety. Learn more about specialty programs that focus on neuromuscular health and promote healthy brain aging.

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October 15, 2018

All Together Now: Brain Health Begins Here

by Guest Author

Experts at the Pacific Brain Health Center face challenges of increasingly prevalent disorders impacting mood, memory, physical health and vitality.

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October 5, 2018

Alzheimer’s Disease: Women Carry the Load

by Scott Kaiser

Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women. To help stave off an epidemic of Alzheimer's disease in women, brain health should be at the top of every woman’s healthy living checklist. Find out more.

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August 9, 2018

Brain Health Center Opens at Pacific Neuroscience Institute

by Zara Jethani

An experienced multidisciplinary Brain Health team joins Pacific Neuroscience Institute to treat psychiatric and neurological conditions including Alzheimer's disease, depression and anxiety, and to promote healthy brain aging.

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October 13, 2015

Concussions: Looking back, looking ahead (Part 2 of 2)

by Daniel F. Kelly

For most athletes who suffer traumatic brain injury, the best medicine is rest, which gives the brain time to heal itself. But a small number of patients can experience symptoms for a year or more that include headaches, dizziness, vision and balance problems, and trouble...

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