Therapeutic Resources Blog
Families taking care of relatives with dementia face serious financial burdens
April 4, 2016
Many relatives and friends providing financial support or care to people with dementia have dipped into their retirement savings, cut back on spending and sold assets to pay for expenses tied to the disease, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Alzheimer's Association. Read More »
Doctors Experiment With New Way of Fixing the A.C.L.
April 1, 2016
Anterior cruciate ligaments often tear on the sports field, and after a complete rupture, they are notoriously hard to get to heal. On Wednesday, doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital announced that they have succeeded in reconnecting A.C.L.s in 10 patients using a novel technique. Read More »
For Chronic Low Back Pain, Mindfulness Can Beat Painkillers
March 31, 2016
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told doctors they should really, really think twice before prescribing opioids for chronic pain. Read More »
The Gym Class Where You Do Nothing
March 30, 2016
Fitness centers are pitching meditation and mindfulness sessions for stressed-out members Read More »