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July 15, 2022

Owning a Pet May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Get Older

Dr. Tiffany Braley was careful to note that this study can’t prove a cause-and-effect relationship between ownership and cognition, but these findings provide early evidence that suggests long-term pet ownership could be protective against cognitive decline.
July 11, 2022

Hearing is Healing

A patient finally gets answers to his health concerns, thanks to “a doctor who listened closely” to his symptoms.

June 18, 2022

Doing This at Night May Help You Ward Off Dementia, Study Says

Though there is no cure for dementia, experts say that those with mild cognitive impairment who also suffer from sleep apnea may be able to slow the progression of dementia with the help of CPAP machines. Dr. Galit Dunietz shares study findings regarding the use of CPAP machines.

June 13, 2022

What Can Patients Teach Clinicians About Diagnosis Journey and Treatment Plans?

While all medical students receive training on patient interactions or “bedside manner,” the busy demands of residency often shift priorities firmly onto diagnostics, sometimes at the expense of empathetic connections to the patient’s point of view. Including patient stories in clinical education and knowledge resources can help reinforce those

June 10, 2022

Transgender College Students Report Higher Rates of Sleep, Mental Health Concerns

Transgender individuals are more likely to experience discrimination, isolation, and lack of social support. This, along with negative psychosocial challenges, such as being denied access to gender-neutral restrooms, combined with being a college student, and you have what associate professor of neurology,

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