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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A study of more than 10,000 brain scans found that just 25 minutes of weekly exercise lead to bigger, healthier brains. https://wapo.st/42pCwsP
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced promising post-op pain control drug It is promising as a neuropathy treatment because the company said it affects peripheral nerves. The drug still has to be approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO ACCESS THE TIMES ARTICLE.
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Six Food Rules For A Stronger Brain https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/26/harvard-nutritionist-ive-always-lived-by-these-6-food-rules-for-a-stronger-happier-brain.html Food is an important element of our PN self care. But nutrition is one of those issues that seems to be a confusing garden of ideas and concepts. Plus, eating out, which may be part of our social strategy, offers few good choices for keeping our diet
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14:09:31 From Pat Gualtieri To Everyone:The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O’Connor 14:11:36 From Pat Gualtieri To Everyone:Anxiety and Depression Association of America 14:15:12 From Glenn Ribotsky To Everyone:Well, OOP AACK! 14:24:43 From Pat Gualtieri To Everyone:The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk 14:29:07
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What neuropathy topics are most popular? We asked our AI agent to tell us the 25 most popular PN topics today across the internet. The results are below. The number is the score for the topic. We use this kind of information to recruit speakers and meeting discussions. Are these the subjects in which you
DIY bed cover may lessen foot pressure The weight of a bedsheet sometimes is very uncomfortable for sleepers. Some PN sufferers can’t tolerate even the light touch on their skin. Glenn Robitsky, board member of the Western Neuropathy Association, brought this article to our attention. It provides instructions for building your own bed support that
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Food is fuel Food is fuel for our bodies. But for those of us with Peripheral Neuropathy, the right kinds of foods helps us control the pain and numbness associated with the condition.
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