Music therapy offered to dementia patients gains interest
Alzheimer's care trials at Silverado Park Memory Care show music therapy improving attention and mood for residents, sparking smiles and dialogue. Researchers, led by Dr. Borna Banakdarpour, study 12 week programs funded by a donor, comparing treated and control groups to gauge impact on behavior and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Sacks
Arizona
Gabrielle Giffords
Borna Banakdarpour
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Silverado Orchard Park
Morton Grove
Evanston
Banakdarpour
Illinois
Iowa
Nancy Gustafson
Europe
Luciano Pavarotti
Georg Solti
Gustafson
Silverado
Rachele Demaster
Doug Brown
Brown
Cris
Noll
Chicago Tribune
Karen Archbold
Silverado Memory Care
Les Dean
Amanda Ziemba
Psychedelics linked to brain plasticity in mood cure
New research shows psychedelic drugs including LSD and psilocybin promote neural plasticity by boosting neurite growth and synapse formation in brain cells. In tests with rats and lab dishes, these compounds enhanced dendritic spines and axons, suggesting a common mechanism for mood and anxiety relief.
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University of California, Davis
David Olson
Cell Reports
Olson
Trans fat dangers and sources in everyday foods
Trans fat raises LDL cholesterol while lowering HDL, heightening heart disease risk. It forms mainly through hydrogenated oil used in baked goods snacks fried foods and dairy substitutes. Read labels for partially hydrogenated oil and limit intake to protect heart health.
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Abel
U.S
and Drug Administration