Therapeutic Resources Blog
Learning a second language at any age may slow the brain’s decline
June 11, 2014
A new study published by the Annals of Neurology finds that you don't even need to learn that second (or third, or fourth) tongue at a very young age: Picking up a new language even a little later in life can have serious cognitive benefits for the aging brain. Read More »
Pregnancy Hormone May Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
June 10, 2014
For decades, women with multiple sclerosis have noticed that they tend to do better while they are pregnant. That has led to an experimental drug for the disease that's based on a hormone associated with pregnancy. Read More »
What’s Lost as Handwriting Fades
June 9, 2014
Does handwriting matter? Not very much, according to many educators. The Common Core standards, which have been adopted in most states, call for teaching legible writing, but only in kindergarten and first grade. After that, the emphasis quickly shifts to proficiency on the keyboard. Read More »
High-tech spoon helps people with tremors tackle tasks (VIDEO)
June 6, 2014
Technology originally designed for the U.S. military now has a second use: helping those with tremors eat and live better. Read More »