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Information you won’t want to miss: Is the cure for Parkinson’s Disease right around the corner? Part 1 of 4.

- December 19, 2014

Jeanne F. Loring, Ph.D., Research Professor, Scripps Research Institute The Doris A. Howell Foundation hosted a panel of Parkinson’s disease specialists who presented the advances in research and the challenges that still lie ahead in the search for a cure for this terrible disease. The panel presented and discussed topics related to the research advancements currently being conducted, the efforts of the Parkinson’s Disease Association to continue funding Parkinson’s Disease research, testimony from a Parkinson’s patient, the latest in treatment, and a caregiver’s perspective on the challenges of providing care for a Parkinson’s Disease patient. To understand the advancements made to treat patients with Parkinson’s, it is important to understand what happens in our brain that causes this degenerative disease. We all have nerve cells that release dopamine, responsible for sending signals to the part of our brain that tells our bodies how and when to move. When these

On Science and Tattoo’s: One that you might DEFINITELY want to get!

- January 29, 2015

The Howell Foundation will be kicking off the year with a presentation on tattoos… not the kind that stay with you for life, but the one that can definitely help in saving your life. What was once thought to be science fiction is becoming a reality, thanks to the research of Dr. Todd Coleman at UCSD. His research is making strides in marrying computer sciences with biology and neurology through the elaboration of a flexible, portable “tattoo” that picks up electric signals in the body and transmits them wirelessly to any medical electrical device through applied mathematics. This “tattoo” seems to have all the components of your cell phone: a wireless antenna that allows gathered information to be transmitted, the ability to wirelessly transfer power onto the device, Light Emitting Devices (LED) and light sensing devices to pick up information on the body’s blood oxygenation, temperature, your body’s mechanical strains and a variety of electrical signals on the surfac

Giving Tuesday is just a week away. Let's make the world a better place!

- November 24, 2015

Our voice has an influence. Let's use it! The success of the campaign stems from the fact that in just 3 short years, it has become part of the end-of-year ritual: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday. It somewhat let's us know that the Holiday Season is here! So no matter what our cause is, all of us have a philanthropic side. Motivate those around to donate and make the world a better place! The Story Behind Giving Tuesday #GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 by New York's 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. Together, with a team of influencers and founding partners, they launched a global digital movement that has engaged over 30,000 organizations worldwide. The Facts and the Stats For those of you relatively new to the concept of Giving Tuesday, here are some facts about how big the phenomenon has gotten: Although the statistics are very encouraging, surprisingly --and with the immediacy of social media--

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The Doris A. Howell Foundation: San Diego, CA, United States; The Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research is committed to keeping the women we love healthy, advancing women’s health through research and educating women to be catalysts for improving family health in the community. The organization does so by funding scholarships to students researching issues affecting women’s health; providing a forum for medical experts, scientists, doctors, and researchers to convey timely information on topics relevant to women’s health and the health of their families through its Lecture and Evening Series, and by funding research initiatives that improve the health of under-served women and increase awareness and advocacy in the community.

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On Science and Tattoo’s: One that you might DEFINITELY want to get!

- January 29, 2015

The Howell Foundation will be kicking off the year with a presentation on tattoos… not the kind that stay with you for life, but the one that can definitely help in saving your life. What was once thought to be science fiction is becoming a reality, thanks to the research of Dr. Todd Coleman at UCSD. His research is making strides in marrying computer sciences with biology and neurology through the elaboration of a flexible, portable “tattoo” that picks up electric signals in the body and transmits them wirelessly to any medical electrical device through applied mathematics. This “tattoo” seems to have all the components of your cell phone: a wireless antenna that allows gathered information to be transmitted, the ability to wirelessly transfer power onto the device, Light Emitting Devices (LED) and light sensing devices to pick up information on the body’s blood oxygenation, temperature, your body’s mechanical strains and a variety of electrical signals on the surfac

The power of DNA testing in personalized medicine.

- September 28, 2016

Karen Possemato, Chief of Staff at Illumina, presenting the advancements of genomic sequencing. Imagine your family free of the possibility of illness... finally having your health in your hands and making informed decisions to treat an illness that does not appear to have a cure. Our guest speaker certainly provided hope in the realm of personalized medicine. Karen Possemato, Chief of Staff at iIlumina , presented concrete evidence on how DNA testing can help treat a specific disease; leaving no doubt on how the field of genomics is becoming more utilized and creating more impact in the way illness is treated today. Changes in technology, as in pretty much everything in our lives, are only a couple of decades old; in comparison with all the technological and scientific advancements throughout our history. To put the speed of technology and science adoption --specifically genomics-- in context, Mrs. Possemato discussed how the activation of T cells treated President Carter&#

What DOES it take to be happy? Save the Date: September 29, 2016

- August 26, 2016

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy”. –Dalai Lama Did you know... Over 70% of people report living in a state of chronic stress? Happiness results from the strength of your neurological pathways and strengths are more powerful than weakness? Your emotions have executive power in your brain? There is not one strategy that leads to happiness; it results from dedication to a holistic—or mind, body, and spirit—approach. It takes focus, effort, and intention on a daily basis. Life then, becomes a happiness journey, not a destination to attain. Everyone wants to be happy. In fact, most everything we do is because we believe on some level it will make us happy. We have been led to believe that when we are unhappy or stressed, all we need to do is change the way that we think and we will be happier. Or is it? The Happy Map is a result of two decades of researching and applying the best of conventional and unconventional strategies for happiness. In The H

Howell -UCSD 2016 Scholar on Ovarian Cancer: A Personal Experience Turned to Research.

- May 16, 2016

Jaidev Bapat , one of the recipients of the Mirandon Foundation Scholarships is focused on a form of cancer--ovarian. Jaidev's work in the lab will focus on ovarian tumor metastasis and on understanding how it acquires drug resistance, as well as alternate approaches for treatment. Jaidev's project, "Exploring the Effects of Heterozygous Deletion of BECN1 and MAPILC3B Genes in Ovarian Cancer Cells," centers around understanding how either initiation of autophagy or inhibition of autophagy alters growth dynamics of ovarian cancer cells. Jaidev is a second year student at John Muir College majoring in molecular biology. Jaidev is specifically interested in cancer because many of his family members have suffered from various forms of cancer. The Howell Scholarship has enabled him to center his research in the area of ovarian cancer. He finds oncology a fascinating field of research; he believes the experience that he will gain from this research project will he

Honoring one of our own during Palliative Care & Hospice month!

- November 18, 2016

She is affectionately called the 'mother of hospice' in San Diego. She has influenced hospice and palliative care nationally. And in honor of her work, she has been named "Woman of Wonder" by the CHEERS Foundation. She has addressed the La Jolla Women's Club on the adventures of creating a hospice organization in San Diego. Just recently, the California State Institute of Palliative Care named in Dr. Howell's honor an award given to individuals that advance palliative care in our community and beyond. She has done so much more! She is the reason why Soroptimist International of La Jolla founded the Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women's Health Research. And she is, quite frankly, a star in our organization. She has dedicated her career to ensuring women are empowered with information on women's health to make sure we become our best health advocates. She works tirelessly on efforts to light the curiosity of young minds to pursue a ca

Two things to keep in mind when discussing your health: Intermittent fasting and sedentary behavior.

- June 09, 2016

Dr. Dorothy Sears, Associate Professor of Medicine from UCSD came to speak at the Howell Foundation's luncheon last May with pretty interesting research on 2 key concerns and how they, for sure, improve or undermine our health: intermittent fasting and sedentary behavior. Turns out our parents were right: Eat your fruits and vegetables and exercise! With the just released information from the CDC regarding the obesity epidemic in the US --now at 40% for women-- it is more than clear that type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease are also on the rise. The benefits of a lifestyle makeover are clear: not only does it help to improve our health and reduce the risks of a life-changing disease, but also minimizes the adverse effects of medication while promoting healthy aging. One of the largest studies conducted throughout a 20-year span followed over 3000 participants with pre-diabetic conditions. Individuals were divided into 2 groups; one would be characterized thr

Organization's throughout San Diego supporting smoke out day!

- November 17, 2016

On my way out from my doctor's appointment today at the Naval Base Hospital, I ran across these two wonderful ladies promoting 'smoke out' day. Bottom line is that smoking affects more than just the smoker. Here are the benefits of 'smoking out': 20 minutes without a cigarette stabilizes heart rate and blood pressure. After 24 hours, smoker's breath disappears and oxygen levels normalize. In 2-3 days, breathing is easier. The sense of taste and smell improve. Take deep breaths and smell the roses! In just one month, blood circulation levels improve and exercise becomes easier. One year after quitting, one significantly reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. The risk of heart disease is the same as a non-smoker after 10 years of kicking the habit. After 10 years, the risk of lung cancer is cut in half. After 10 years, the average of savings from quitting is estimated at 40,000. Unfortunately, I did not catch their names. But putti

Women and Alzheimer's: Facts and figures we ALL need to know.

- November 11, 2016

It is often thought that Alzheimer's disease is indiscriminate of age, race and gender. However, diagnosis in women goes beyond the fact that women live longer than men. Recent research is showing that more women are diagnosed with the disease than men. In support of Alzheimer's awareness month, a summary of the most relevant information below. ### About the Doris A. Howell Foundation: The Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research is committed to keeping the women we love healthy, advancing women’s health through research and educating women to be catalysts for improving family health in the community. The organization does so by funding scholarships to students researching issues affecting women’s health; providing a forum for medical experts, scientists, doctors, and researchers to convey timely information on topics relevant to women’s health and the healt

Not because we are old, but because we will eventually get there! Let's make our journey easier!

- October 21, 2016

Have you ever wondered what steps we can take to prepare ourselves for healthy aging? Do we even know where to start? What resources are available to us to ensure a happy aging process? What do we need to consider if we are taking care of a family member? The Howell Foundation will celebrate its last luncheon of the year on November 11 with a topic that concerns us all: 'Intelligent Aging". We have the honor of hosting two experts that can give us a in-depth perspective on the intelligent steps to to take in our aging journey. Claudia Kawas, MD , Professor of Neurology, UCI School of Medicine, and lead investigator of the “The 90 + Study” (as seen on 60 Minutes) is dedicated to advancing knowledge about the cognitive and physiological changes that occur in aging. Since 1989, hundreds of older adults have contributed their time and effort to helping scientists explore healthy brain aging. Claudia Kawas, MD, Professor of Neurology, UCI School of Medicine, is a geri

Honoring the Women you love this holiday season!

- December 27, 2016

Have you considered honoring a loved one with a donation to the Howell Foundation? Why should you? Because we ARE different, genetically, anatomically and psychologically. So what leads many to believe that women and men should be diagnosed and treated the same when it comes to our health? The complexity of gender differences and the greater health incidences a women faces --especially in the latter years of her life-- make women’s health research even more necessary than ever. And by gender differences I mean going beyond the various roles ascribed to us because of our boobs and vaginas. As best described by Carol Vlassoff, “Gender refers to the array of socially constructed roles and relationships, personality traits, attitudes, behaviors, values, relative power and influence that society ascribes to the two sexes on a differential basis.” We do not have heart attacks the same way. We do not face stress the same way. We do not react to Ambien the same way. We do

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