FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Alzheimer’s #Leqembi The FDA recently approved a new drug that is supposed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. Earlier this year, the FDA gave ... Continue Reading →

Exercise can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s

#Middlebury #Seniors Can we do this? Exercise twice a week for 10 minutes each time to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Of course we can. Researchers examined the records and followed ... Continue Reading →

Turmeric can be helpful for arthritis pain

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 88 and have had osteoarthritis in my hands and knees since I was in my 50s. I began taking Tylenol and Advil for pain. But on a recommendation ... Continue Reading →

When specialists disagree

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a snowbird who uses two different cardiologists for my health, and I am devoted to both of them. However, they have conflicting advice. I have ... Continue Reading →

Tremors aren’t always sign of Parkinson’s

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Keith Roach M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with essential tremor. Propranolol 10 mg has not helped. Sometimes I can write and eat with no shaking, ... Continue Reading →