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Kenny Chesney Joins Campaign To Help Alzheimer's Patients [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:10:31 +0000

Alzheimer's disease robs people of their memory and sense of self. Recent studies have found that music helps people re-connect with their memories and allows them to become more open and communicative and that's where Kenny Chesney comes into the picture.

Glen Campbell Fights Alzheimers With Optimism

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:58:24 +0000

Glen Campbell is not taking his battle with Alzheimers disease lying down. He recently began preparing for an overseas tour later this summer and fall and told the Associated Press,
"I'm really not worried about anything," Campbell said. "You know those people who say, 'Oh, geez, I wonder what's going to happen tomorrow?' Tomorrow's cool. Just don't mess it up. It's just wonderful. I think where I am at right now in this universe, I wouldn't want to be anything else than what I am."

via Family helps Glen Campbell fight the darkness - Yahoo! News.

Glen Campbell Shines In First Post Alzheimers Announcement Concert

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:05:48 +0000

When Glen Campbell revealed he had been diagnosed with Alzheimers Disease I don't think anyone--including me--knew what to expect when he took to the stage to perform. Happily, according to AP, his first post announcement show at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi was a resounding success!

A Possible Health Benefit Of Coffee

Zach Effrog — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:00:15 +0000

It’s good for you one day and bad for you the next. Coffee. Like eggs, coffee has its documented pros and cons when it comes to peoples’ health. Now, a study suggests that coffee is good for you–particularly your brain. How did they come to the conclusion that coffee can protect your mind as you [...]