December 16, 2019
Technology has improved our lives in so many ways, opening new avenues for communication, education and entertainment, and connecting people across the globe in unprecedented numbers. But the downside of technological innovations is a world that runs at full speed,...
December 7, 2019
Whether the office holiday party has you hugging the loo, or ushering in the New Year has put you at death’s door, nobody has time for a holiday hangover. Yet most of us willingly throw caution to the wind during...
December 5, 2019
Plant-based diets are growing in popularity among health-conscious people who want optimal nutritional value from food, without the negative health effects of animal products. Many elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts have embraced plant-based nutrition as a cleaner, healthier and more...
December 3, 2019
The quest for the Fountain of Youth is a centuries-old and ongoing human endeavor. Most people want to live as long as possible, without the negative effects of aging. Aging and longevity are popular topics of modern research, and many...
November 15, 2019
Whether you are a combat veteran, suffered abuse as a child or endured other forms of severe physical, mental and/or emotional stress, chances are you suffer from some degree from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD can last for months...
November 10, 2019
Stress is not only a common denominator among just about everyone living in the 21st Century, but it is also a natural and necessary survival mechanism. When you are subjected to any sort of threat, physical or emotional, an acute...
November 7, 2019
In America, drinking alcohol serves as a rite of passage for young people as they explore the forbidden fruits of adulthood. Despite widespread abuse among teenagers and on college campuses, most people acknowledge this period as a temporary phase, and...
November 5, 2019
Mitochondria are critical organelles located within your body’s cells that use oxygen to convert food to energy. They play essential roles in metabolism, energy production, intracellular signaling and apoptosis (normal cell death). Other functions of mitochondria include: Detoxification of ammonia...
October 2, 2019
The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly spreading across the globe, affecting tens of millions of people. Scientists project that the number of people afflicted with Alzheimer’s will continue to rise over the next two decades. Alzheimer’s disease is a...
October 2, 2019
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder for which there is no known cure. Once considered to be a disease of advanced old age, today the condition is affecting much younger patients, often in their late middle age. Parkinson’s...
