Therapeutic Resources Blog
Physical therapy: New research studies how running programs can help autistic children
June 30, 2014
Dusty Sweeney faces more obstacles than the average 16 year old. Diagnosed with autism at age 2, Dusty has limited verbal communication skills, and he will likely never be able to live on his own or hold a job. But, Dusty has picked up one habit that his mother, Katie Sweeney, hopes will make his life a little better – and a little healthier. Read More »
Exercise and the ‘Good’ Bugs in Our Gut
June 27, 2014
Being physically active may encourage beneficial germs to thrive in your gut, while inactivity could do the reverse, according to an innovative new study.Being physically active may encourage beneficial germs to thrive in your gut, while inactivity could do the reverse, according to an innovative new study. Read More »
Health buzzwords on food labels are misleading consumers, study finds
June 26, 2014
Consumers are likely to believe that “whole grain” canned pasta, “organic” candy and soda that contains “antioxidants” are more healthful than the same products without those buzzwords on the labels, researchers say. Read More »
A Test for the Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
June 25, 2014
Liz Arledge is all too familiar with the ravages of dementia. Her mother died of Alzheimer’s, and one of her brothers has been found to have the progressive brain disease as well. So when she heard about a self-assessment test from Ohio State University to help detect early signs of dementia, Ms. Arledge, 71, decided to take it. “I was worried,” she said. “I needed to know where I stood.” Read More »