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Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?

Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?

Should you get vaccinated for Pneumonia? For those ages 65 and up, the Centers for Disease Control recommends getting vaccinated twice.

In the News: Dementia Rates Decrease in the U.S.

In the News: Dementia Rates Decrease in the U.S.

A recent Jama Study revealed that the rate of dementia in the US has decreased from 2000 to 2012. Read more the findings of this study here.

How to Care for Someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

How to Care for Someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

As a caregiver of someone with a traumatic brain injury, it’s important to know what a TBI is, the symptoms, and how to care for someone with a TBI.

What Medications Can Harm Brain Health

What Medications Can Harm Brain Health?

A study found that those taking Anticholinergics, common in many different types of medications, for 3+ years, increased their risk of dementia by 54%.

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Making healthy lifestyle changes such as eating better, exercising more, and taking care of your mental health can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.