When someone has uncontrolled diabetes, there is too much sugar circulating in their blood. Over time, this can damage a person’s organs- including the brain. It is becoming more and more apparent that individuals with Type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s [1]. New research, however, has found a possible solution....
As the second month of quarantine is now well underway, gyms, fitness studios, and rec centers have remained closed. For millions of people who are concerned about their physical fitness, being unable to put in a few sessions at their local gym, spin studio, or yoga class every week has been a difficult adjustment. Many...
In recent years kale, blueberries, quinoa, and even cauliflower have dominated the conversation in the world of health and wellness. They have antioxidants and phytonutrients, they can be turned into chips, rice, and even pizza crust. Of course, each of these foods is very good for you (there are plenty of others too), and they...
Most of us recognize the signs of aging in ourselves. Maybe you start noticing some grey hairs, or experience a little bit of weight gain, or start getting a few aches and pains here and there. Scientists have recently found out that they can tell you’re aging too… by analyzing your blood plasma [1]. The Study...
Have you ever gone to sleep at night and dreamt that you were falling? Then suddenly, your body jerks, and you are startled awake. An experience like this can be somewhat unsettling, but if it’s happened to you, you’re not alone. This strange occurrence is called a hypnic jerk, and a 2016 study found that...
When you are admitted to the hospital, you expect to be safe, to be taken care of, and to heal from whatever put you there in the first place. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of their staff, hospitals can often be breeding grounds for germs, viruses, and harmful bacteria that leave many immuno-suppressed patients vulnerable...
The problems with vaping do not start and end with the explosion of the vaping devices which, while rare, have led to serious and fatal injuries [1]. As many know, thousands of vapers have been affected by vaping related illnesses or what is now known as EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury)....
That burger certainly rocked her world… or at the very least, sent her on a new path. 49-year-old Tammi Jonas from Eganstown, Victoria, Australia became a vegetarian at the age of 19 after reading Animal Liberation by Peter Singer. She maintained a strict vegetarian diet for ten years and through two pregnancies. When she was pregnant...
Service can make or break a dining experience. The restaurant might have everything, delicious food, ambiance, free breadsticks, but if the waiter getting your order, leaves you waiting to get your food, and when he finally serves it — with a bored frown — it’s the wrong order. You don’t need to worry about poor...
A cancer diagnosis is never something anyone wants to hear. What’s worse, however, is having cancer but having it go undiagnosed despite several doctors and emergency room visits. This is exactly what happened to Karel Pekarek of Vancouver, Canada. Karel Pekarek’s Story In June of 2019, 75-year old Pekarek went to the Vancouver General Hospital...
When you hear the term “bloodletting” you probably see images of terrifying medical procedures from the eighteenth century flash through your mind that you’ve only seen in history books and museums. Bloodletting, once one of the most common operative procedures in ancient medicine, is mostly regarded these days as an extinct form of pseudoscience that...
Women are often sensitive and moody — and that’s a good thing, according to Dr. Julie Holland. Yet many women choose to medicate themselves to get rid of their moodiness because they are told it’s an issue that must be fixed. However, overprescribed medications create many consequences for their users in matters of sleep, sex,...
