Stepping Up for Alzheimer’s Research
Family history and professional experiences encouraged an Oregonian to volunteer for the AHEAD clinical trial Volunteering for the AHEAD clinical trial has given Jennifer Weiss more than one way to...
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Healthy Brain Campaign: Get active
The OHSU Brain Institute has launched the Healthy Brain Campaign to spread the message that the key to maintaining a healthy brain is to do all of the things you know are good for your heart and your...
Ask our expert: Aging & declining mental ability
Q: Does getting older always mean losing mental ability? A: Part of normal brain aging may mean a slowing of mental processing, especially in your memory. Although many patients ask, it’s...
Even with the rain, Parkinson’s patients can find ways to exercise
Numerous clinical studies over the past several years have shown the benefits of exercise for persons with Parkinson’s disease. Studies have shown that exercise can improve balance and quality of...