We’ve all heard that the human body is primarily composed of water and that we need to consume a certain amount in order to survive. Your muscles and kidneys are composed of 73% water; your blood is composed of 83% water; your lungs are 90% water and your brain is made up of 76% water. We lose...
Lion’s Mane mushrooms are not exactly what you picture when you think about mushrooms. It’s big, white, and very shaggy-looking, hence the name. It has sometimes been called the hedgehog mushroom if you still have trouble imagining it. Its appearance isn’t the only thing unique about it, however. Lion’s Mane mushrooms are having a moment...
In recent news, the issue of doctors asking patients about gun ownership has come to the forefront. While this topic isn’t new, it has recently resurfaced in an April 1st article in The Atlantic. As early as 2018, discussions were already taking place on this matter, with people on both sides of the issue making...
Do you have a chronic blocked nose? If so, you are one of 11% of people in the United States who do. Chronic sinusitis is no fun. It causes headaches, difficulty focusing, and even depression. Now, science has finally discovered that this chronic information might actually affect the brain. (1) Chronic Blocked Nose Alters Brain...
From the time we are born and even into early adulthood, our parents take care of us. Whether we’re near or far away, they’re always checking in to make sure we’re doing alright. This is what makes it so hard when the tables start to turn as they age. Caring for elderly parents is one...
Dementia is a terrible condition for anyone, at any age. Still, Alzheimer’s and dementia that start early are especially heartbreaking. As the number of people with this diagnosis went up, experts tried to figure out why. Researchers have found 15 things that are linked to the risk of getting early-onset dementia in a new study...
In heartbreaking news, a beloved college dancer, Kate Kaufling, has tragically passed away at the young age of 20 due to bone cancer. The University of Kentucky Athletics announced the sad news in a press release, leaving the college community and dance team in mourning. Kate’s story is one of resilience, strength, and inspiration, touching...
Receiving a diagnosis you never expected can be a life-altering moment. Ellie, a vibrant 25-year-old woman living in the UK, recounts her journey from thinking she had a standard UTI to discovering that she was battling stage four bowel cancer. Her story has become a cautionary tale, urging others not to dismiss symptoms that could...
A recent study in which researchers followed over 75,000 post-menopausal women for 21 years showed a correlation between high doses of B6 and B12 and hip fractures. [1] The objective of the study was to determine if higher than average intake of B6 and B12 from food and supplements were linked to an increased risk...
Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables will go a long way towards bettering your health. Often, however, we need a bit of extra help to make sure our bodies are functioning at full-form. That’s where supplements come into things. Unfortunately, with so many thousands of them available, it’s hard to know...
The first chemotherapy (chemo) agents appeared in the first world wars and were used as mustard gases to kill soldiers. (1) Since then, cancer patients from all over the world have opted to use chemo as part of their cancer treatment plan. Cancer cells grow faster than healthy cells. Chemo destroys these fast-growing cells and...
With any cancer diagnosis, the one factor that determines the entire path forward is whether it was detected early enough. This is especially poignant with lung cancer. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the US, and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. [1] Early detection...
