According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around fifty million people worldwide have dementia, and about ten million more cases are added every year [1]. This is why preventing dementia is so important. Despite how common it is, dementia is not a part of normal aging, and it has a physical, psychological, social, and economic...
Have you ever taken one of those color vision tests? They’re used to determine if you have color vision deficiency, a condition that’s usually inherited. If you have poor color vision, your ability to see the difference between specific colors is lessened. You may have one of the four types of color blindness! People with color...
Martin Pistorius, age 49, emerged from a mysterious coma with a tale of endurance, resilience, and an eventual triumph.1 His extraordinary journey unravels the intricate challenges Pistorius and his family faced as they navigated the complex landscape of an extended vegetative state. A Mysterious Path to His Coma At the age of 12, Martin’s life...
Nearly 20 types of vegetables, including cucumbers, bell peppers, green beans, and parsley, have been recalled from grocery stores across the country because of a potential listeria outbreak. Ohio-based Weirs Farm Inc. has initiated a recall of its produce, which has been sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, and Aldi in over a...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Protein is a crucial component of a well-balanced diet. It comprises diverse chemical compounds known as amino acids, the fundamental ‘building blocks.’ Amino acids play a significant role in constructing and maintaining tissues...
Research says that anxiety and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are closely related disorders. Many individuals with IBS also experience symptoms of anxiety, and vice versa. While the connection between these two conditions has been observed, the underlying reasons have remained a mystery. However, recent groundbreaking research has shed light on this intricate relationship by delving...
One of the most crucial, though often overlooked, vitamins to our health is vitamin B-12. Without enough vitamin B-12 in our diets, we can feel tired, have trouble focusing, and so much more. Unfortunately, it is estimated that approximately 15% of the general population is deficient. These are the signs of vitamin B-12 deficiency and...
Almost everyone you know, whether it’s your grandparents, best friend, or boss, has complained of back pain. It’s one of the most common forms of pain; about 80 percent of Americans have or will get it at least once in their lives. The aches, spasms, and sensations you feel on your back can be triggered by...
Is your intuition telling you that your hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s is causing your chronic pain? I’ve got news for you.. your intuition may be right. Let me show you how hypothyroidism causes chronic pain… but most importantly, let me help you learn how to fix it! To start understanding how this works, you really need...
Nothing can ruin a summer’s night barbecue like the sudden appearance of mosquitoes. Yet, you may notice that some people get bitten while others remain completely unharmed. Your friends could be sitting right next to you blissfully unaware of these pests while you spend the entire night swatting at your face. There are actually several...
Experts agree that a sedentary lifestyle is terrible for people’s health. It increases the risk of blood clots, heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, mental health issues, and all-cause mortality. But people don’t need to live at the gym in order to have an active lifestyle. In fact, the simple act of walking could be enough...
Nothing understands how much the knees affect our lives until they stop working properly. Suddenly, the simple movement of standing up, sitting down, walking, and even changing sitting positions becomes a chore. There are many reasons for knee pain, such as a recent injury or arthritis, and it’s never fun Although it’s tempting to just...