LEARN THE LATEST IN HEALTH CARE FROM THE BEST PHYSICIANS IN CALIFORNIA

What:

The DEAR Program is a free lecture series presented weekly by renowned physicians throughout California, including Dr. Fortanasce (voted America's Best Doctors). The goal is to promote good health and to address the latest treatments for a variety of health conditions. A major focus of the program is Alzheimer's Disease prevention by following simple lifestyle and dietary modifications.

Where:

Fortanasce Neurology Center
671 West Naomi Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 445-8481

When:

Every Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
(Refreshments are provided)

2012 DEAR Program Schedule
Subject to change, check www.fortanasceclinic.com for updates

January 17, 2012 - DEAR Program Overview: "Staying Vital as We Age"
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce (Neurologist)
Topics: How to keep your mind sharp, Alzheimer's Disease prevention through control of diet, exercise, neurobics, and sleep

January 24, 2012 - Diet & Supplements
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce (Neurologist)
Topics: The obesity epidemic, harmonic diet, and do you need all of those supplements?

January 31, 2012 - Sleep
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce (Neurologist)
Topics: Why sleep is vital, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and how sleeplessness is related to Alzheimer's Disease

February 7, 2012 - Cardiovascular Disease
Speaker: Dr. Vogelbach (Cardiologist)
Topics: Hypertension, hypercholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and the latest treatments

February 21, 2012 - Spine Pain: "End Back and Neck Pain"
Speaker: Dr. Pradham (Orthopedist) or Dr. Fortanasce (Neurologist)
Topics: Causes of spine pain, finding the right doctor, indications for surgery

February 28, 2012 - Exercise
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce (Neurologist)
Topics: Why men age faster and die younger, the prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle, how exercise improves brain health, and the "Fort Exercise Formula"

March 6, 2012 - Stress
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce (Neurologist)
Topics: The effects of cortisol, types of stress, how to get de-stressed

March 13, 2012 - Neurobics
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce (Neurologist)
Topics: Brain aging, brain exercises, and how brain stimulation fights Alzheimer's Disease

March 20, 2012 - Migraines & Headaches
Speaker: Dr. Barton (Neurologist)
Topics: Causes of headaches, types of headaches, latest treatments for migraines and tension headaches

March 27, 2012 - Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Speaker: Dr. Alexander (Rheumatologist)
Topics: Joint disease symptoms and treatment options

April 3, 2012 - Joint Pain
Speaker: Dr. McPherson (Orthopedist)
Topics: Causes of hand pain, structure of hand, treatment options

April 10, 2012 - Cancer
Speakers: Dr. Andrews (Oncologist) and Dr. Bodie (Neuro-oncologist)
Topics: Prevalent forms of cancer and preventative methods

April 17, 2012 - Pain Management
Speaker: Dr. Minehart (Pain Medicine Specialist)
Topics: Pain medications and how to deal with pain

April 24, 2012 - Movement Disorders: Parkinson's Disease & Tremors
Speaker: Dr. Lisk
Topics: Do you shake? Is walking getting difficult? What to do now?

May 1, 2012 - Medical Diagnosis & Treatment
Speaker: Dr. Plancey
Topics: What tests are "in" today, allergies: "to test or not to test," and aging: remedies that work