June is migraine and headache awareness month! According to the World Health Organization about half of the world’s adult population has had a headache at least once in the past year. Prolonged use of electronic devices has greatly contributed to this problem. For many people, these headaches are infrequent and do not often affect daily […]
This column is dedicated to the memory of John R. O’Brien, Esq., who recently passed due to medical complications associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). John was a source of joy and inspiration for those fortunate to have known him. Twenty years ago, John hesitantly agreed to contribute to my column on MS with two requirements: […]
This column is dedicated to the memory of John R. O’Brien, Esq., who recently passed due to medical complications associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). John was a source of joy and inspiration for those fortunate to have known him. Twenty years ago, John hesitantly agreed to contribute to my column on MS with two requirements: […]
Guest Columnist: Christopher Cali Last week, in response to the popular “ALS Challenge,” “Health & Exercise Forum” featured the four most common neurodegenerative diseases; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s,(the most common form of dementia), Parkinson's and Huntington’s in an effort to raise the level of awareness and educate the public. This week in Part II, […]
ALS & DEMENTIA UPDATES: Part 1 of 2 By now, most of you are familiar with or have participated in the “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.” If not, I encourage you to do so. I met my challenge a few weeks ago and dedicated it to my cousin, Joanne Mackarey Coyne. Joanne, with the tremendous love, […]
