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Listening to music helps recovery of stroke patients by ‘stimulating their brain’

Listening to music and playing instruments helps stroke patients recover by ‘stimulating their brain and lifting their mood’ Study carried out at  26-bed stroke and rehab unit at Addenbrooke’s hospital Musical instruments helped by improving finger dexterity and cognitive training The mood of the patients was lifted generally, helping them to concentrate  Researchers found repetition… Read More: Listening to music helps recovery of stroke patients by ‘stimulating… »

Health in 2 Point 00, Episode 93 | Ginger, VillageMD, & Health Recovery Solutions

Health in 2 Point 00 Sep 6, 2019• The drought is over! On Episode 93 of Health in 2 Point 00, Jess and I talk deals, deals, deals. Ginger, which provides digital mental health services, raises $ 35 million and is growing quite fast; VillageMD, one of numerous companies who are trying to figure out… Read More: Health in 2 Point 00, Episode 93 | Ginger, VillageMD,… »

Overcoming Overeating: A former food addict’s road to recovery and self care

For award-winning journalist Mara Schiavocampo, the journey to losing 90 pounds began with confronting the truth and writing a single list. (photos courtesy of Mara Schiavocampo.) It’s often said that the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. For me, the journey to losing 90 pounds began with a single list. I remember… Read More: Overcoming Overeating: A former food addict’s road to recovery and… »