Rachel Sassoon

Rachel Sassoon

Exploring OCD and Dementia’s Comorbidity

OCD dementia comorbidity

OCD Statistics October marks the beginning of OCD Awareness Month, which was set by the International OCD Foundation in 2009. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by a person experiencing obsessive thoughts, resulting in compulsive behaviors. Anatomically speaking,…

Deep Dive Into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

ALS Brain

Defining Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, lethal neurodegenerative disease characterized by voluntary muscle deterioration and paralysis. It is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous baseball player who was diagnosed with it…

Volunteer Spotlight: Anthony Camaraza

Anthony Camaraza

A dedicated and passionate volunteer with Conversations to Remember, Anthony Camaraza has taken on various roles both in and out of the organization. He is originally from Cuba and is a rising senior pursuing his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences…

Relationship Between Food and Brain Aging

As we age, the brain undergoes a series of physiological changes that cause somatic cells to stop dividing and DNA damage and inflammation to occur. Such a situation can make us more susceptible to developing neurodegenerative conditions over time. For…

How Microplastics Are Related to Dementia

How much of your food comes in plastic containers? What about the environment – how much plastic is circulating in there? Now, imagine all those plastic particles being absorbed in the human body. What then? This phenomenon is raising new…

Can Music Impact Social Isolation?

The more we listen to music and remain in contact with one another, the less socially isolated we will feel. Research suggests that this is because social connectedness and music intertwine to generate feelings of warmth and tranquility. In turn,…