by Jessalyn Lau We spend a third of our life in sleep, yet most people don’t realize how important sleep is and how to get a better night’s rest. Dr. Sriharsha Vajjala is passionate about sleep medicine and is dedicated…
by Patricia Borman, MD, Director of the Memory Disorders Center at Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Lewy body disease includes two types of dementia—Lewy body dementia (LBD) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). Parkinson’s starts with an abnormal accumulation of alpha synuclein protein…
by Jessalyn Lau The holiday season always gave me a sense of awe and wonder. For me, the holidays start on Thanksgiving. Though it’s usually one of the busiest times of the year, I feel that things tend to slow…
by Jessalyn Lau Those of us who have flown in a plane are familiar with the airline safety brochure. The flight attendants take the time to go through each of the safety measures including what to do if the oxygen…
by Jessalyn Lau The Corona Virus pandemic is not the only health crisis we face. Consider these comparisons: Corona Virus Disease Dementia Global Cases 27.3 million 50 Million Reported deaths 888,000 THIS YEAR 3% 2 Million 4% Recovered 26,367,750 96.7% ZERO…
by Jessalyn LauWhat’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear ‘nerve conduction study’ or ‘nerve testing’? Do images of Frankenstein or scenes of the ‘chokey’ from Matilda come to mind? If so stop right there, take a…
by Jessalyn Lau It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35) I remember hearing my mother tell me that it is better to give than to receive. As a young child, I found this very difficult to…
by Jessalyn Lau Reading has been proven to increase your focus, attention span, concentration, and to improve memory. This month, we celebrate those who love to read. National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a…
