Tag Archives: Low-Cost Care

Brain Health Beyond Biology

Merwin September 5, 2025 Health

Cognitive health during aging is not just about genes or willpower. It’s about where we’re born, live, learn, work, and age—the social determinants of health (SDOH)—and the policies that shape those conditions. Because social environments and access to resources differ widely, not everyone experiences healthy cognitive aging. This long-form guide synthesizes cutting-edge evidence on SDOH and dementia, and then translates …

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Parkinson’s In Plain Language.

Merwin September 4, 2025 Health

Overview Parkinson’s shows up differently for everyone. This quick read answers the five questions families ask first, with links you can use today. Keep it simple, repeatable, and share what you’re seeing with your care team. Subscribe 1) Early signs? Tremor at rest, slowed movement, stiffness, small handwriting, and softer voice are common. Track when you first noticed changes. 2) …

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