Dementia patients are at greater risk for COVID-19, particularly African Americans and people with vascular dementia
Because dementia patients are more likely to acquire COVID-19, and because so many live in close-quarter facilities – like nursing homes – it's critical to vaccinate them as quickly as possible.
Steven DeKosky, Deputy Director, McKnight Brain Institute, Aerts-Cosper Professor of Alzheimer’s Research, and Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, University of Florida •
conversation
March 12, 2021 • ~6 min
March 12, 2021 • ~6 min
They don't come as pills, but try these 6 underprescribed lifestyle medicines for a better, longer life
Lifestyle medicine targets the root of chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Experts explain why everyone should embrace these free prescriptions for good health.
Michael Parkinson, Senior Medical Director of Health and Productivity, UPMC Health Plan & Workpartners, University of Pittsburgh
• conversation
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~10 min
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~10 min
Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 will have side effects – that's a good thing
The side effects of new SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are a result of immune system activation. While uncomfortable, they are both normal and expected. They are a sign that the vaccine is working.
Matthew Woodruff, Instructor, Lowance Center for Human Immunology, Emory University
• conversation
Dec. 3, 2020 • ~9 min
Dec. 3, 2020 • ~9 min
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