What is CarFit? CarFit is an educational program developed by the American Society on Aging in collaboration with the American Automotive Association (AAA), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and AARP Driver Safety that provides older adults the opportunity to look at how their vehicles “fit” to them. The program is community based and provides […]
Chef Bill Nolan shares a healthy recipe for grilled salmon as we enjoy the warm days of September. While fall is here, we still have enough good weather ahead to enjoy the barbeque. I have taken to grilling more fish and vegetables and love them! Today I am sharing a recipe for grilled spiced salmon […]
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Shanna Patterson, MD, and Kripa Ahuja provide insight on mindfulness and its positive impact for patients with peripheral neuropathy. Does Mindfulness Help? Summer is a time for relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation. In the spirit of slowing down, we wanted to take this opportunity to delve into the topic of mindfulness. Mindfulness has proliferated in the […]
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While traveling with peripheral neuropathy presents challenges, you can still follow your dreams to see the world. FPN has pulled together some tips from experts so you can know what to expect as you plan that next vacation. Step 1: The Plan When traveling with peripheral neuropathy, or any chronic health condition, there is no […]
Mark Vieth, Senior Vice President at Cavarocchi Ruscio Dennis Associates and the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s advocacy consultant in Washington, D.C., confirmed that the president and Congressional leaders recently reached an important two-year budget deal, paving the way for the Senate to complete its spending bills in September. As a result, in early September, the […]
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Dr. Brian Kopell, Professor of Neurosurgery, Center for Neuromodulation, Mount Sinai West, and Dr. Shanna Patterson, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Mount Sinai West, spoke with the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy about neuromodulation and it how it can help peripheral neuropathy patients. A transcript of the conversation is presented below. SP: While many patients are familiar […]
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Chef Bill Nolan shares another ‘healthy eating’ recipe using two nutritional powerhouses: kale and quinoa. Kale is packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants like alpha lipoic acid. Quinoa is high in protein, fiber and vitamins as well. Summer is here and it’s time for salads! I like to have a big salad every weekday for […]
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by Jessica Robinson-Papp MD, MS, FAAN Mount Sinai Medical Center, andSara Dehbashi, MD, Neuromuscular Fellow, Mount Sinai Medical Center Medical marijuana use is becoming more common in the U.S. due to legalization in many states. The U.S. federal government still considers all forms of marijuana illegal, however so far they have mostly not interfered with […]
April 29, 2019 The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy joins the Nation to mourn the passing of former Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana, a great statesman and leader. Senator Lugar suffered from a rare type of peripheral neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Neuropathy. This condition is very painful, usually requires intense treatment to manage, and […]
by Shanna Patterson, MD Around the New Year many people think about resolutions. For those of us contemplating how we can be our healthiest selves, this often includes recommitting to a healthy diet and exercise. Interestingly though it’s common to associate peripheral neuropathy with elevated blood sugar and diabetes, many may not be aware that […]