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9 Easy Ways to Get the Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

What is the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean Diet has been praised for its heart-healthy benefits, stemming out of research that was started in 1951 to...

Time Your NSAIDs with Circadian Rhythms

The body’s circadian rhythms affect more than just our sleeping patterns.  Research has shown there is involvement of the circadian clock genes in some diseases, from arthritis...

How Xylitol Can Help Ears, Nose This Spring

Xylitol:  it’s not just an alternative sweetener or used in chewing gum and toothpaste to prevent cavities.  This compound can reduce dental cavities and...

Which Humidifier Should You Use?

Did you know that humidity plays a role in virus transmission, and higher levels of humidity can reduce the amount of aerosalized virus (like...

How Losing Just One Night of Sleep Could Increase Alzheimer's Risk

Losing sleep can make you cranky, impact your stress levels, and lead to health problems--and a new study finds that losing just one night...

Do Health Apps Know a Little Too Much About You? How to stay safe

Cybersecurity is something we all take seriously, but  what about our beloved health apps and fitness wearables? You may be surprised to find out that...

Guide to Better Posture with Apps, Wearables & Devices

Paying attention to posture at work or while relaxing isn’t easy.  It doesn’t matter what kind of work you do; you can spend all...

Medical Radiation Intervention & The Brain

Radiation should be avoided, but there are some scenarios where the body must be exposed to radiation, such as in chemotherapy and radiotherapy.  A study appearing...

Why Drummers’ Brains are Different

Musicians seem different than the rest of us; they seem to have astonishing memories and can multi-task better than non-musicians.  Drummers, for example, seem to fly through...

How Knee Injuries Damage the Brain

A fascinating study has revealed brain damage occurring when other parts of the body are injured.  Focusing on ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries to the knee,...

A.M. Alarms and Energy

How do you wake up in the morning?  Do you use an alarm clock, an alarm on your phone, nature sounds, news, or your favorite...

Drinking milk? Hold the Fat

Does the milk-fat percentage of the milk you’re consuming directly impact how well you’re biologically aging?  A recent study says that there’s more to the skim...

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