August 26, 2022
Aging is an inevitable part of the cycle of life, and skin disorders are a tell-tale sign of advanced age. But humans have more control over the aging process than we think. Aside from cosmetic and surgical interventions, we can...
August 24, 2022
Exposing your bare skin to the sun has been demonized by UVA oncology experts due to risk of skin cancer. But sunshine is vital to human health, playing a key role in Vitamin D synthesis and bone density. Moderating your...
August 24, 2022
As humans age beyond our reproductive prime, changes take place at the cellular level that speed up the aging process. One common theme in older adult health is a reduced capacity for wounds and injuries to heal. Healing often progresses...
July 22, 2022
In today’s tech-centric economy, the ability to quickly and accurately process information and make informed decisions is a key career asset. But the downside of working in the information age is poor health, brought on by too much sitting, poor...
July 19, 2022
Inflammation is a natural response by your immune system to injuries, pathogens or disruptions that upend your body’s homeostasis — the resting state of balance where everything functions as it should, and hormones and chemicals are at optimal levels. Inflammation...
June 23, 2022
Dementia is an umbrella term for gradual cognitive decline, marked by loss of memory, impaired speech, reduced capacity for problem-solving, and other mental impairments. It is estimated that upwards of 10 percent of adults over age 70 in the United...
June 22, 2022
Anyone who has experienced a nasty hangover has probably sworn off alcohol at least once. The nausea, headache and overall feeling of malaise is enough to make anyone desperate for a cure. Yet despite centuries of touted hangover remedies, we...
May 25, 2022
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes painful swelling of the joints and deterioration of joint cartilage. The exact cause of RA is currently unknown, and available pharmacological treatments are relatively ineffective in managing symptoms or in halting...
May 25, 2022
Of all your vital organs, your liver may be the most amazing. In addition to playing a vital role in multiple facets of energy metabolism, a damaged liver has the capacity to repair and rebuild itself. Scientists are still unlocking...
April 26, 2022
Getting older is no picnic, no matter how hard you fight to ward off aging’s negative health effects. Cognitive decline in particular is a frightening prospect that most of us hope to avoid. But poor mental health is not an...
