Eating healthier often means eating more fresh and raw foods. this article, from the website LoseIt!, recommendsseveral good choices for improving choices while keeping sugars and carbs low. The article also has a helpful list of extra resources at the end. https://www.loseit.com/articles/which-fruits-help-you-lose-weight-top-logged-choices-on-lose-it
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The Calgary Neuropathy Association (CNA) has released its Fall newsletter. Contents include: CNA Calgary Summer Get-TogetherCNA – Getting Out ThereFall Guest Speaker 2024 Line upCNA Connections Starts October 3rdOur Most Recent Posts You can read the newsletter on-line or subscribe.
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Assistive technologies keep us active, even when our feet are telling us to sit down. The variety and convenience of devices these days is impressive. And sometimes, overwhelming. This article explains some of the devices that can keep us moving.
Dr. Latov Explains Idiopathic Neuropathy “Idiopathic” is a strange term to describe any medical condition. It literally means “we have no idea”. That’s better than misdiagnosis, but the term doesn’t provide a lot of help or exude much confidence. However, if you are diagnosed with idiopathic neuropathy, you’ll want to watch this talk by one
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Pittsburgh Area Neuropathy Group will feature Ryan Sweeney, Abbott Labs, at the March 20 meeting. Sweeney will present information on two promising treatments for neuropathy. The meeting will be both in-person (Brush Creek Lutheran Church, Irwin, PA) and via Zoom. Details are at https://pnsnetwork.org/pittsburgh-area-neuropathy-support-group/
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NYT: Why Americans feel more chronic pain Our Neuropathic companion is often chronic pain. This article, by New York Times health columnist Nicholas Kristol, does a deep dive into the issue of pain and gives some suggestions on managing it. Click here for access to the article.
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Brenda Cheadle mentioned the OSHER Life Long Learning Institutes (OLLI) at the March PNSN meeting. OLLI is a member-organization that sponsors educational classes on a variety of topics for adults over 50. Offerings are non-credit with no tests or grades. Most of the OLLI opportunities are offered through colleges and universities across the country. They
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Dr. Adam Isaac spoke at the February Chevy Case/Bethesda PN meeting on Feb. 14. On February 14, Dr. Adam Isaac, DPM, spoke to the Chevy Chase/Bethesda PN support group on Neuropathy and Foot Care. His presentation in PDF format is at the link below. As Director of Research for the Foot & Ankle Specialists of
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New Titles From Rebecca’s Bookshelf Rebecca Hotop recommends these two new book finds to the group. The first is 55 Essential Balance Exercises for Seniors by Brandon Lee.Described as a fall prevention and stability guide, the book comes with a video and illustrations to get you started. The whole effort is devoted to helping us
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Slow memory loss after 60? A multivitamin may be the answer. By Marlene Cimons A group taking a multivitamin was two years younger in memory function, research shows. https://wapo.st/481Gidg
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