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Craig Kennedy is a Program Coordinator and trainer with the Open Doors Organization. With more than 25 years of experience working with people with disabilities, disability travel and tourism and Americans with Disabilities Act. A skiing accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. But he has not left his love for travel behind. A […]
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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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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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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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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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Discover the Link: Inflammatory Foods and Your Neuropathy! by Judson Vaughn Peripheral Neuropathy, a condition affecting the peripheral nerves, can be both distressing and debilitating. Its symptoms, which include tingling, numbness, and pain, can significantly impact one’s quality of life. While medical science continues to make strides in understanding neuropathy, recent research has revealed a
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Returning to in-person meetings UPDATE OCTOBER 2023: A surge in COVID-19 cases mandates caution. We are suspending in-person gatherings until further notice. We are experimenting with in-person meetings again after depending on Zoom gatherings for several years. We plan to continue holding Zoom on-line meetings, but also provide in-person gatherings for those who prefer meeting
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“Friendly” Traveling Spaces That Won’t Slow You Down Some of us refuse to let Neuropathy get in the way of our mobility. Steve Klitzman is one. Steve heads up the Bethesda/Chevy Chase Neuropathy Group and recently heard from Larry Silverman. Both use a Rollator. Here is a list Steve sent listing some stick-, wheelchair-, and
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