Cold weather impacts people with cognitive illnesses

“. . . Thirty percent of new diagnosis of dementia occurring during the months of winter,” local psychiatrist Dr. Nestor H. Praderio said. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A recent Medical News Today study showed that Alzheimer’s disease disrupts seasonal gene expression in the brain, leading to a larger number of patients needing extra support during the … Read more

How cold temps affect Alzheimer’s, dementia

“. . . Thirty percent of new diagnosis of dementia occurring during the months of winter,” local psychiatrist Dr. Nestor H. Praderio said. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A recent Medical News Today study showed that Alzheimer’s disease disrupts seasonal gene expression in the brain, leading to a larger number of patients needing extra support during the … Read more

Southern Indiana high school student helps dig out neighbors from the snow

Grayson Ingram, 17, used his day off from school to make some extra money while helping out his community. SCOTTSBURG, Ind. — Sunday’s winter storm dropped nearly a foot of snow on Scottsburg, Indiana.  Travel has become difficult for residents, with the city issuing a red alert travel advisory, meaning travel is restricted because roads … Read more

Woman identifies ex-boyfriend as shooter before dying from injuries in Kentucky neighborhood

The victim and her cousin were attempting to get her belongings back from the victim’s ex-boyfriend at the time of the shooting. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is facing murder charges after a shooting on Cypress Street in the Park Hill neighborhood, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). They say on Sunday around … Read more