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'Maintain Your Brain' Program Set for November 5
Dr. Pandya will discuss brain power – men versus women. He will explain the difference gender makes in stroke symptoms and memory.
Want to learn how to reduce your risk of stroke and know the differences in stroke symptoms for men and women? Join us for a free interactive program, “Maintain Your Brain: Keeping a Healthy Brain at Any Age” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on November 5 at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (PSMEMC), Nazareth Family Center, 1127 N. Oakley Blvd., (enter at Thomas St. and Oakley Blvd.), Chicago.
Dhruvil Pandya, MD, board-certified in Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurocritical Care, PSMEMC, will be the speaker at the program. An endovascular specialist, he treats strokes, cerebral aneurysms and vascular diseases.
Dr. Pandya will discuss brain power – men versus women. He will explain the difference gender makes in stroke symptoms and memory, along with ways to prevent or lessen your risk of stroke. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions following the program.
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In addition, there will be a cooking demonstration with information on healthy brain food and a Tai Chi demonstration showing the importance of stress reduction. The program will feature a memory screening and balance-assessment screening with advice on how to improve balance and gain confidence.
To register for the program, call 877-737-INFO (4636). Registration is required.
