Natasha Richardson: Talk and Die Syndrome
March 18, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Women's Health
Actress Natasha Richardson had a ski accident yesterday, and appeared to be fine at first. She was talking fine, and even walked away with (seemingly) minor injuries. But a few hours later, she started complaining of a headache. It is feared she may have “Talk and Die Syndrome.”
Talk and Die Syndrome occurs when a patient seems to withstand a blow to the head and even talks and walks as if they are fine. Hours, or sometimes even days later, they might complain of an extreme headache, which could mean that there is an “ongoing hemorrhage or …read more
Actress Arlene Francis, an Alzheimer’s Victim & Artist
June 13, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
AlzheimersNotes.com
Arlene Francis was know for years as an actress on stage, television and in the movies. She also was a game show panelist, radio interviewer, author, and television newsmagazine host. However, many are unaware that she contracted Alzheimer’s disease and lived with this illness for the last years of her life.
A little known legacy of this celebrity is her artwork while she had Alzheimer’s. Through Artworks, Ms. Francis produced more than 40 paintings and collages.
In October 1997, Arlene’s works were showcased in a private art show in San Fransico, California. The event was in celebration of her 90th birthday and a prelude …read more




