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Whipple: Build A Stronger Brain With Neurobics

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By Dr. Laura Whipple DC

Neurobics is a term that was introduced in a book written over 20 years ago called “Keep Your Brain Alive”.

It describes the action of doing exercises for the brain with the intent to improve cognitive function and decrease decline. Neurobics works by improving our brains ability to remodel itself. New connections and cell growth are stimulated when we train our brain in novel ways.

The brain contains over 86 billion neurons. By age 3, children have an average of 15,000 connections in one neuron, the average adult has only half this. The old adage “use it or lose it” rings true Read More

ECECD Invests $157M To Stabilize New Mexico Child Care

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ECECD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has announced that it awarded more than $157 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to 1,004 qualifying child care businesses across the state, constituting one of the largest investments in early care and education in New Mexico state history.

This funding will help stabilize child care businesses still reeling from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, improve recruitment and retention of child care professionals, grow child care capacity, and increase access to quality child Read More

New Mexico Higher Education Department Announces Dental School Partnership With Texas Tech University

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — Future New Mexico dental students will have something to smile about thanks to a partnership between the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) and Texas Tech University’s Hunt School of Dental Medicine in El Paso.

In an agreement between NMHED and Hunt School of Dental Medicine announced Tuesday in Las Cruces, the agency will cover the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for two New Mexico students who otherwise would be required to pay the higher out-of-state tuition to attend the Texas school. The funds, provided by the New Mexico Legislature, Read More

DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day In Effort To Turn Tide Against U.S. Opioid Epidemic

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23.

This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.

According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a majority of people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that last year, more Read More

FBI: Albuquerque Pediatric Surgeon Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Guy Rosenschein, 68, of Albuquerque, pleaded guilty Oct. 15 in federal court to seven counts of distribution of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and one count of possession of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Rosenschein will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

According to the plea agreement and other court records, on several occasions in 2016, Rosenschein, who at the time was a pediatric surgeon at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, used a Yahoo! email account Read More

Skolnik: COVID Briefing Note #4 – Los Alamos Faces The Highest Case Counts Ever

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By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of COVID-19 Updates by Richard Skolnik that appear bi-weekly in the Los Alamos Daily Post. These are meant to keep the community informed on the status of the pandemic, critical new findings on the pandemic, and what this information suggests for our community’s response to COVID-19. These updates complement the data that Eli Ben-Naim prepares for the Post. Unless otherwise noted, data is from the New York Times and the New Mexico Department of Health.

Pandemic Data and Trends – For the Week Ending Oct. 18, 2021

In the US, Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update Oct. 16-18: 1,895 New Cases, Totaling 265,632, 12 New Deaths, 236,245  Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — State health officials announced 1,895 new cases COVID-19 cases between Saturday, Oct. 16 and Monday Oct. 18 in New Mexico.

Los Alamos County reported 14 new cases During the last three days, bringing the total to 780 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 379 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases
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