Under The Influence: More Evidence Of The Harmful Impact Of Alcohol On Older Adults
December 9, 2020
Even before the pandemic, the warning signs were blaring that excessive alcohol consumption was dangerous for brain health. Now, several months into the pandemic, it appears that excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking has risen among older adults, following the stressors inflicted by the pandemic and resulting quarantine. In new…
Risk Assessment: Avoiding COVID Over The Next Few Months
December 9, 2020
While it feels like a long time coming, the reality is that the development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines has come at a remarkable speed and it appears that very soon, vaccinations will begin in this country, as they already have in Britain and elsewhere. And while there remain…
A Little Goes A Long Way: Even Brief Bouts Of Indoor Exercise Have Value
December 2, 2020
We knew this was coming, but now that we’re here, the forecast sounds ominous: Predictions are that given the continuing spread of the coronavirus, and with activity moving back indoors and holiday gatherings taking shape (despite public health warnings), we face a “long darkness before dawn.” In essence, the next…
Suspicious Symptoms: Clues That A Dementia Diagnosis May Be In Your Future
December 2, 2020
Given the “warp-speed” development of what appear to be viable COVID vaccines, it would seem that almost anything is possible with enough scientific determination and grit. And yet, for those who are afflicted with dementia or those ultimately determined to have Alzheimer’s, there continue to be no real viable treatments…
Closing The Books: Book Purchases As The Year Ends
November 18, 2020
It’s never too early to think about the December holidays and, especially this year, it’s a welcome distraction to think about the coming new year. For some of us, this has been a year of reflection and reconsideration of what’s important in life and how we can uplift and enlighten…
A Shot In The Dark: Challenges Ahead With COVID-19 Vaccines
November 18, 2020
The recent reports look quite promising but the need for caution persists, so don’t break out the champagne quite yet. We now have press releases concerning the development and efficacy of 2 promising COVID-19 vaccines (as well as just-breaking news about the Oxford COVID vaccine which shows special promise in…