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Daily News Lesson August 27 2026

How the Mayo Clinic is using improv and music to engage dementia patients

Explore the idea of "music as medicine" and the research behind it

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Daily News Lesson August 26 2026

New study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL players

"...this is absolutely not a rare disease in the NFL population." — Dr. Chris Nowinski

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Daily News Lesson January 19 2024

Former lawmaker raises millions for ALS research while facing his own mortality

Learn about neurodegenerative illnesses and efforts to raise money for treatment

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