Therapeutic Resources Blog
Organic foods are more nutritious, according to review of 343 studies
July 24, 2014
After reviewing 343 studies on the topic, researchers in Europe and the United States concluded that organic crops and organic-crop-based foods contained higher concentrations of antioxidants on average than conventionally grown foods. Read More »
New approach can reduce depression in patients with AMD-related low vision
July 23, 2014
Depression is a common risk for people who have lost their vision from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but a new study shows that a type of rehabilitation therapy can cut this risk in half. Read More »
Talking on Camera Could Help Teens with Autism
July 22, 2014
SAR researchers study role of video cameras in strengthening friendships Read More »
Gene Therapy in Pigs Creates Temporary ‘Biological Pacemaker’
July 21, 2014
Electronic pacemakers can be lifesaving for people with abnormal or slow heart rhythms, but not everyone who needs a pacemaker is able to have an electronic device implanted in their heart. Now, in experiments in pigs, researchers have come up with a new method for making a "biological pacemaker" that might one day serve as an alternative to electronic ones, the researchers said. Read More »