How Reading Rewires Your Brain
Confucius said, “Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.” The largest part of your brain is the cerebrum (Suh-Ree-Bruhm). …
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Second-Hand Smoke Issues
What is Secondhand Smoke? Secondhand smoke consists of the plume of chemicals and burning agents that come off the tip of a lit cigarette, cigar or …
Continue ReadingExamining the Science Behind Foam Rollers
Some fad health and fitness items belong in the garbage, but here is one thing you might want to add into your routine: A foam roller. If you have one …
Continue Reading5 Tips to Keep Your Hormones Happy & in Balance
When your hormones are out of wack it can lead to weight gain, fatigue and general ill health. What can we do about it?
Continue Reading3 Emerging Benefits of the Medical Marijuana Revolution
Despite marijuana being criminalized in 1937, today most Americans look on the medical use of marijuana favorably. Find out why tide is turning …
Continue ReadingLife Sciences Faces an Uncertain Political Future: How Does the Life Science Community Prove Its Worth?
Election hype is nearing a fever pitch in the US, and there are still 8 months before the country chooses its new president. But the life sciences …
Continue ReadingHoles in Scientific Research May be Helpful: Scientific Research is Biased, and We Should Stop Pretending That is a Bad Thing
Recent claims of experimenter bias, fraud, manipulation, and poorly executed research have led the world of medical science to come under fire from …
Continue ReadingDon't Get Duped by Bad Diet Science: Here's What to Watch Out For
Do you have friends who bounce from fad diet to fad diet but rarely see results? Most of us do. Sometimes, it’s hard to blame them — especially when …
Continue ReadingSurviving Summer's Heat Waves
When winter comes, all we can think about is how nice it will feel when the weather is warm again. However, there is a major difference between warm …
Continue ReadingWhy We Need to Invest in the Health of Our Aging Population: Thoughts on Improving the Health of Aging Individuals
We can improve the health and well-being of aging individuals. Here are some thoughts on how to do this.
Continue ReadingThree Most Common Reasons of Shoulder Joint Pain
Shoulder pain is a common complaint, and there are three main reasons you could be experiencing this. Learn more about the anatomy of the shoulder and …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Types of Dementia
Is it dementia, effects of aging or something else altogether? Learn the signs, types and prognosis of various types of dementia so you can best meet …
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