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Grace Huff
Foods to eat for healthy aging
By Carly Gruneberg Nutrition Guidance Provided by: Kaylyn Koons, MS, RD, LD/N Nutrition as we Age When it comes to brain health, your nutritional and lifestyle choices are among the most powerful tools you have to slow cognitive decline as you age. Nutrient-deficient diets may impair cognitive clarity and energy…
Warrior Lou and the healing power of support
By: Grace Huff Lourdes “Lou” Dosal standing beside Kelly Foote, M.D., and Michael Okun, M.D. For most of her life, Lourdes “Lou” Dosal never had to think about movement. She navigated boats to the Bahamas, played tennis and helped her sons as they became parents. Her body responded without hesitation, …
Integrated care may bridge the gut-brain gap in Parkinson’s disease
By: Mallory Bachmann Parkinson’s disease is widely recognized for its motor symptoms, including tremors, bradykinesia and rigidity. But for many people, symptoms may actually begin in the gut. Gastrointestinal issues such as constipation, abdominal discomfort and reduced gastric motility are increasingly believed to appear years before a formal diagnosis. For …
How MEG transforms brain tumor surgery at UF Health
By: Grace Huff University of Florida Health is using magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology to redefine treatment and evaluation of brain tumors. MEG scanners are rare, with only about 200 worldwide, roughly 30 in the United States and only two in Florida. Located in the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological…
Seasonal depression in people living with dementia
By: Grace Huff As the days shorten and the sun fades faster, many people living with dementia and related disorders will experience more than just cold weather. They might experience new confusion, disrupted sleep or emotional strain that feels sudden and unexpected or unsettling. These symptoms are often not just…
Enjoying the holidays with Parkinson’s disease
By: Grace Huff December is a time for family, friends and loved ones to gather together and celebrate the holiday season. From traveling to see relatives, attending parties or simply enjoying traditions at home, the holidays bring many meaningful moments. For those living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), these activities can…
Fixel early research catalyst awards transform early-career neuroscience research at UF
By: Grace Huff At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, discovery begins with people and with the time and support to pursue bold ideas. This year, through a transformative $2.8 million pledge from a longtime UF supporter, the Fixel Institute is empowering early-career researchers across three colleges to…
