Mice fed junk food for nine months showed signs of developing the abnormal brain tangles strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease.

In recognition of March as Brain Injury Awareness Month and the Brain Injury Associations ongoing commitment to sports and concussions, BIAA and its nationwide network of 44 Chartered State Affiliates is launching a year-long, nationwide education and advocacy campaign: A concussion is a brain injury. Get the facts. The campaign will launch in March with radio and print public service announcements, awareness proclamations and special events. A state advocacy effort to introduce legislation to train coaches and protect youth athletes will continue throughout the year along with ongoing nationwide education.

Cafe Spiga is an excellent Italian restaurant with a tremendous gluten free menu. Garlic bread..remember that? Pizza, pasta. Yum. Their website is soon to be updated with gluten free info, but you can get their info to make reservations. The wait staff is very good with accommodating all your gluten free needs.

Poring over the works of Dr. Seuss, the adventures of the Bernstain Bears or exploring the worlds of Hans Christian Andersen with a child has always been a great parent-child bonding exercise.

March 3rd ~ 7:00-8:00 PM "Maximize Your Special Needs Childs Potential with the Defeat Autism Now! Approach & Chiropractic Neurological Care" hosted by Dr. Keri Chiappino. * To be held at Wild by Nature 198 Main St., East Setauket; 631 246- 5500. March 20th ~ 2:00-4:00 PM "Reducing Pain and Inflammation Naturally" hosted by Dr. W. Brent Reynolds. *To be held at NY College of Health Professions 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY 516-364-0808 Fee: $45 Attendees must pre register with the college.