Squirrels are the cutest, and even more so when they look like one of our favorite animé characters – Pokémon! The Japanese dwarf flying squirrel, Pteromys momonga, is one of the cutest species of tiny squirrels in the world, native to Japan, and is endemic to the remote Islands of Honshu and Kyushu [1]. They...
In an incredible display of technological advancement, Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink showcased its first patient using a brain implant to play online chess using just his mind.1 Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old who had been paralyzed below the shoulder from a diving accident, was able to maneuver his laptop cursor using just the Neuralink device....
Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia, ranks among the top ten leading causes of death in the US. Recent research suggests that the time spent in bed and bedtime habits may significantly impact the risk of dementia, particularly among individuals aged 60-74. Previous studies have already emphasized the vital role of sleep quality in memory...
Located in Camp Verde about 20 miles southeast of the Tuzigoot, is the Montezuma Castle National Monument, one of the many delights of the State of Arizona. This castle is believed to have been built between 1100 and 1425 AD, and it was used by the ancient people on Sinagua, a pre-Columbine culture that inhabited...
Everyone has experienced that feeling of ’something isn’t right.’ Often, the feeling doesn’t mean anything, and the situation is okay. However, sometimes these instincts can save people from horrible—and even life-threatening—situations. This is more than a suddenly realization that maybe you left the gas on at home. It could be a dark vibe you get...
This article was originally published on January 03, 2018, and has since been updated. Imagine, for a moment, meeting the future love of your life at work. You begin dating, the sparks are flying, and you each know it’s meant to be. Now, imagine being in love with your beautiful partner, only to learn you have...
Ask anyone what they think causes osteoarthritis. Chances are they will say something to the effect of, it’s simply a result of aging or it’s just a sign of your bones getting weaker because of poor diet. Now, it’s not that those answers are wrong, but they are not entirely right. In fact, a new...
In 1983, learning that your child has Down syndrome was incredibly sad, since life expectancy was only about 25 years old. But today, people with Down syndrome are living well into their 60’s and beyond! (1) More than ever before, families affected by Down syndrome can expect to enjoy spending a full lifetime together, thanks...
In the whirlwind of technological advancement and societal evolution, it’s fascinating to take a moment and reflect on the myriad of innovations that have shaped our lives over the past four decades. From the emergence of the internet to the revolution in personal computing, the world we inhabit today would be virtually unrecognizable to someone...
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It affects million of Americans, and men and women worldwide. Like all types of arthritis, it is characterized by the degeneration of joints, which results in severe inflammation, pain, stiffness, and a drastic decrease in range of motion. The eventual wearing away of the protective cartilage between...
As science evolves, we are discovering more and more therapeutic techniques to conquer some of our most debilitating conditions. Research led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is exploring the potential of strobe lights and low frequency sounds to recreate the brain waves lost in Alzheimer’s disease [1]. This technique of light and sound has...
Many of us don’t know it’s considered bad manners to ask a couple about their family planning business. It’s can offend the couple in question, even if you are close to them. It gets more astonishing when a mere acquaintance pops up and asks, “When are you having your second child? This little one needs...
