Tag Archives: Road

How Road Salt Does More Harm Than Good

Sodium Chloride (NaCl), also known as table salt or rock salt, is the most common compound used for deicing roads and highways in the U.S.1 While it’s extremely effective at melting snow and ice, the 20 million tons of salt used for highway deicing annually2 in the U.S. doesn’t stay put on the roads. Road… Read More »

On The Road To Sobriety: 8 Tips For Recovery

On The Road To Sobriety: 8 Tips For Recovery On The Road To Sobriety: 8 Tips For Recovery : Alcoholism or alcohol addiction is more than just a “bad habit.” It is a debilitating psychological disease that affects people from all walks of life. Scientists cite factors like sex, genetics or socio-economic causes predispose people to… Read More »

On the road: Acadia teams up with Michael J. Fox Foundation for local, patient-focused Parkinson’s events

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is taking Parkinson’s disease education on the road in a partnership with the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The “Parkinson’s IQ + You” series will traverse the country through this year and next, connecting with local community resources in each city. The sessions, staffed by healthcare providers, physical and speech therapists, clinical trial teams… Read More »