At Whitney Rehab, we have been hard at work to ensure the saftey and well-being of our patients and staff, which remains our #1 priority. To this end, we have put together this important video, which we encourage you to watch, so that you may rest assured in our commitment to you and your loved …
This month is brain injury month. Let’s talk about one type of brain injury that is very common, but that most people haven’t heard of—aphasia. Aphasia is actually more common than Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. But most people have never heard of it. What is brain injury? Brain injury can affect …
Carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy diet, but there’s a big difference between good and bad carbohydrates. Your body needs carbohydrates to make glucose. Glucose is the main source of energy for your body. But there’s a catch: there’s a big difference between good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates. Here’s what you need to …
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Your need to boost your immune system so that it can defends you from disease-causing microbes. Some of the common viruses that your immune system protects you from include coronaviruses (we’re hearing plenty about that one), parainfluenza viruses, adenoviruses, and rhinoviruses. Your immune system also protects you from common bacteria like Streptococcus. Here’s what you …
Recreational therapy is used to enhance a senior’s mental and physical well being. Let’s take a look at some types of recreational therapy and see why these therapies work. Types of recreational therapy Music therapy Listening to music helps to reduce stress and even to alleviate pain. From drum circles, sing-alongs, and music performances, music …
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If you take part in a variety of activities you’re likely to have better brain health. Adults in the Western world are living increasingly long lives. So understanding how to preserve and nurture brain health is ever more important. We already know two things: The more you engage in physical and cognitive activities, the better …
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You may have noticed that as you’re getting older, you’re suffering from stiff joints. What are the reasons for these stiff joints? Age There’s not much you can do about this one. Here are two reasons why: Cartilage is a spongy material that protects the ends of your bones. Think of it as a shock …
Pain management is something every patient needs to know about. Most pain can be alleviated with over-the-counter products or prescription medications. Chronic pain, however, often persists despite medication. To cope with this, you’ll need to make life-style changes. Over-the-counter products If you have mild fever or pain, then you’ll opt for painkillers that you can …
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A newly approved drug called teprotumumab will offer hope to adults with thyroid eye disease. Thyroid eye disease is a rare condition that develops in people with hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid gland. The function of thyroid hormone in the body Thyroid hormone penetrates into the nucleus of cells in the body. Here it switches on …
What’s the best way to teach language to people with aphasia? Over 1 million people in the United States have aphasia according to the National Aphasia Association. Aphasia is a language impairment that happens when the language center of the brain is damaged from a stroke or hemorrhage. Because of this damage, someone with aphasia …
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