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SHARP AS A TACK: Discussion about brain plasticity and how to prevent cognitive decline. 3 p.m. Thursday, Pardee Health Education Center, Blue Ridge Mall, Hendersonville. Registration required. Call 692-4600.

Latest achievements in brain research and treatment for mental disorders

Mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorders, addiction and schizophrenia are the core challenge of most health care systems around the world. In the EU alone, each year 27% of the total adult population - this corresponds to 83 Million citizens - suffer from mental disorders. Depression alone affects almost 20 million ranking in the EU as the most disabling disorder of all diseases.

Recipes: Joe's Stone Crab Apple Pie and tips on preventing a soggy pie crust

A reader is looking for the apple pie recipe from Joe's Stone Crab.

Asheville area health calendar

FREE CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS: Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. Today, Dollar General, Edneyville.

Korunda Medical Institute Announces Group Visits, An Innovative Way To Obtain Medical Consultation And Treatments

A New Way to Obtain Medical Consultation and Treatments Quickly and Efficiently