Category: Articles
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Memory, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s

by Rosabel R. Young, M.D., M.S. Pharm, F.A.A.N., Q.M.E. What is memory? Memory in general terms is the function through which our brain stores and keeps track of our sensory experiences. For humans, these sensory modalities are vision, hearing, taste, smell, tactile sensation (the common five senses), as well as emotional and social experiences. We…
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Sports Concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

Dr. Rosabel Rivares Young highlights the risks of sports-related concussions, particularly in youth. Evidence shows that head injuries can lead to chronic conditions like Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), affecting cognitive and behavioral functions. Early assessment and lifestyle changes are crucial for reducing long-term impacts after a concussion.
