May 2, 2013
We all know the importance of exercise for the body- just a short walk each day helps to prevent obesity and its related health conditions, reduces the risk of joint issues, and increases energy. But exercise can also work wonders for brain performance. Two recent scientific studies have linked exercise to brain function in fascinating {Tags: BDNF, Biology, Brain, Evolution, Health, Neurobiology, Physical exercise} {More...}
March 26, 2013
The environment plays an enormous role in our health and general well-being, but it’s not exclusive to what’s outside our front door. In fact, the layout of your own home can pose health risks or, at the least, cause a sense of discomfort. For example, pets, paint, and plants can trigger symptoms – think of {Tags: allergies, carpet, cleaning, DIY, flooring, floors, home improvement, mats, remodeling, slip} {More...}
March 21, 2013
Sun poisoning is a terminology which refers to an acute sunburn case caused due to the sun’s UV or ultraviolet radiation inflaming the skin. Sun poisoning could additionally be referring to other forms of skin reactions inclusive of solar urtricaria and polymorphous light eruption. The scariest thing about sun poisoning is that it happens in a flash. {Tags: Boats, Conditions and Diseases, Health, Pontoons, Skin, Sunburn, Sunless tanning, Sunscreen, Ultraviolet, United States} {More...}
February 3, 2013
As we age, many of us become sensitive about our age at around 50. It’s at that stage in our lives that we realize we’re getting closer and closer to our elderly years. Lots of people rant about all the negative aspects of growing old, saying you can’t still do things you love, find meaning {Tags: aging, Elderly, Health, Healthcare, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Providers, meaning, Nursing Homes} {More...}
December 24, 2012
Your teenager may be in a constant war with you, but at some point when it comes time to ask for a gift they can usually figure out a way to be nice enough to tell you what they want. Of course there’s going to be the requests for iPods, iPads, video games, the newest clothes, {Tags: Apple, Gift card, IPad, IPhone, IPod, IPod Touch, ITunes, Shopping} {More...}
December 14, 2012
The beneficial role of aspirin therapy in coronary heart disease seems to be somewhat settled science. We have gone from recommending aspirin 325 mg daily, to aspirin 325 mg plus another anticoagulant persantine daily, back to aspirin 325 mg daily or every other day, and now to aspirin 81 mg daily. And aspirin therapy has {Tags: Anticoagulant, Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Drug, Low molecular weight heparin, Myocardial infarction, Plavix, Thrombus} {More...}
November 19, 2012
In a previous study, researchers from the Mayo Clinic and the University of British Columbia analyzed autopsy information from over four hundred individuals who had passed away in Olmsted County, Minnesota of unnatural causes such as murder, suicide, or accidents between 1981 and 2004. What they discovered was most of the individuals ages 16- 64 {Tags: arteries, artery disease, Health, health problems, Heart disease, hypertension, Mayo Clinic, obesity, wellness} {More...}
