Therapeutic Resources Blog
Students show value of occupational therapy in addiction treatment
November 10, 2014
Occupational Therapists are becoming valuable members of addiction treatment teams. Read More »
Older brains benefit from all types of exercise
November 7, 2014
Many studies have told us exercise is good for the brain. But does it depend on the type of exercise? New research suggests not - at least for seniors. A study of older people found the brain benefits from many types of physical activities - and you don't have to go to the gym to do them. Read More »
Does milk do a body good? Maybe not, a new study suggests
November 6, 2014
Got milk? If you’re drinking it to prevent bone fractures or to boost your overall health, you might want to go back to the fridge and opt for a yogurt or a slice of cheese instead. Read More »
Chocolate compound restores age-related memory loss
November 5, 2014
The good stuff in chocolate brings not only good cheer and improved blood flow: A new study suggests it may have the power to turn back the clock on age-related memory loss. In research that will need to be replicated by larger trials, a concentrated daily dose of epicatechin, a compound derived from the cocoa bean, made a typical 60-year-old's memory perform more like that of a 30- or 40-year-old. Read More »