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Novel device records, senses and manipulates ¡°mini-brains¡±

Tiny Machine Poised to Unlock Brain¡¯s Mysteries

A team of scientists, led by researchers has developed novel technology promising to increase understanding of how brains develop, and offer answers on repairing brains in the wake of neurotrauma and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Lunchtime Workout Routine

Movement is essential for staying healthy. Aerobic exercise can help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, and resistance training can help lower your risk of osteoporosis and other degenerative conditions.

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¡°INside the OUTcomes¡± Podcast

¡°INside the OUTcomes¡± Podcast: Working with Parkinson¡¯s Disease

The latest episode of ¡°INside the OUTcomes¡± ¡ª the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research¡¯s (CROR) podcast ¡ª features an interview with Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD, director of Implementation Science, and research scientist II, Strength + Endurance Lab. This episode was released to coincide with World Parkinson¡¯s Day on April 11.

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Listing: Stop Smoking - Cessation

This list of resources will aid people in how to stop smoking for better lung function and cardiac health.

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What is Fluid Restriction?

Fluid Restriction means that you can only have a certain amount of liquid each day. Sometimes people with certain medical conditions can require changes to their diets that affect the amount of liquids they take in every day. This type of diet change is called a ¡°Fluid Restriction¡±.

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My Journey with ALS: an Occupational Therapist¡¯s Story

This is a story about an Occupational Therapist, Chris jash, and her living with ALS. Chris passed away in 2015. We mourn her passing, but keep this posting for its insights about living with a disability.

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Listing: Mental Health and Substance Use Resources

Counseling services for mental health and substance abuse, are available throughout the Chicago area and nationally at major medical centers, mental health and substance abuse centers, and private practices.

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