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7 ways animal therapy benefits patients and medical teams
What’s all the to-do with animal therapy these days? Sure, animals can be cute, soft and good company. They’re nonjudgmental and give love just because…
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Brain games to prevent dementia
Board games, video games, card games and puzzles. Chances are, you’ve owned one or the other, and that’s a good thing. Playing games can encourage…
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6 Thanksgiving foods that support memory
I will never forget the first time I met Alzheimer’s dementia. My parents had driven down for a short visit and, as usual, I had…
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Five ways to have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving
You know it’s coming. That never-ending smorgasbord of family-tested recipes, desserts and all-you-can-eat cranberry sauce. While some take Thanksgiving in bite-sized portions, others dig in,…
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Making the most of rehabilitation
It was the perfect night for Hilary Muelberger to hang out with friends, as most 23-year-olds do. But as the evening progressed, the scenario changed…
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Encompass Health Western Massachusetts is the company’s first LEED certified hospital
Who would have imagined that an old, industrial stock house in Ludlow, Mass., could one day become a part of the most advanced, forward-moving rehabilitation…
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Seven nuts to choose for a healthier heart
It’s 3 p.m. when the hunger sets in. Your stomach grumbles at peak volume within full-circle earshot. Quickly, you reveal a stash of nuts, fumbling…
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Six ways owning dog is good for heart health
You’re finally home after a long week, hurrying to the porch for the best part of the day. Swinging the front door open with a…
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What are the different types of physical therapy?
When actor Christopher Reeves suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury after a fall in a 1995 equestrian jumping competition, his resolve to walk again inspired…
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Making the rounds with an Encompass Health RNT
Before the sun fully shines, Evelyne Doriscat busily preps for her day as an Encompass Health rehabilitation nurse technician (RNT). Known for her award-winning acts…