No one really knows how the brain and body process music. It’s a phenomenon that has remained a mystery for many years. But what doctors have discovered is that music is processed on many levels and with almost every part of our brain. Music therapy is a ritual that was used thousands of year ago when its healing affects were thought to positively influence health and behavior. After the war, musicians would travel around the country to hospitals playing music for veterans who suffered from war trauma. Doctors recognized a noticeable physical and emotional response to the music from their
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Monthly Archives March 2016
Can Your Heartburn Medication Lead to Dementia?
Proton pump inhibitors. Most people aren’t familiar with these drugs by their medical name. But they are very well known for relieving heartburn and indigestion, treating peptic ulcer disease, GERD, Barrett Syndrome, and a number of other conditions. In the past, experts have recommended that the lowest dosage be taken as needed because of the potential long-terms effects the drugs could have on the bones, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system. And according to a report published on Feb. 15 in the journal JAMA Neurology, studies conducted in Germany suggest that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) might actually increase the risk of dementia in
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Exercises Beneficial To Relieving Arthritis Symptoms
There are a number of ways that a tailored exercise program can help relieve the pain and fatigue of arthritis and preserve joint structure and function, in the process. Incidentally, the term arthritis describes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and related conditions that cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints and connective tissues. Freedom Home Care has found that over 50 million adults suffer from some form of the disease, with the most common type being osteoarthritis. Treatment usually involves medication to help alleviate pain and discomfort, which may be a simpler alternative when dealing with the symptoms of arthritis.
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Tips To Reduce Monthly Expenses During Retirement
Those of us here at Freedom Home Care know how hard you’ve worked to build up your nest egg for your children’s education, emergencies, and your retirement. So you’ve contributed to your 401K, participated in your company’s pension plan, and put money into an IRA in order to save up for the future. If you’re currently in retirement or at least thinking about it, there are a few things you may want to consider to ensure the continual grow of your personal wealth. Determine the Right Time to Collect Social Security For You Decide carefully how and when you
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St. Patrick's Day Activities for Seniors
Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. There are tons of fun ideas that could help spice up your annual Celtic-inspired activities and add a wee bit of fun to your holiday party. From dances to dinners to parades and more, Freedom Home Care has compiled a few fun-filled Irish-themed events that we think you’d enjoy. Digital Holiday-Themed Discussion Group The beauty of the Information Age, is that it allows us to connect with family and friends without ever having to leave the privacy of our own homes. That’s the idea behind the
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