The first warning signs of illness can be very obvious. Experiencing an upset stomach? That might be because of something you ate. Do you have sudden chest pain and tingling in the left arm? This might be a good time to head to the ER. Unfortunately, not everything your body tells you is that straightforward....
In 2021, researchers developed a treatment that harnesses rapidly moving molecules to repair tissues damaged by a spinal cord injury. The same researchers recently applied the same treatment to damaged cartilage cells in a new study. It was found that the therapy activated the gene expression needed for cartilage regeneration within only four short hours....
Brittany Burnette was working as a nursing home director in Tennessee in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic struck the nation. When vaccines became available in January of the following year, Brittany got her shot in the hopes of protecting her patients from getting infected. Six months later, she started experiencing pain in her hips that...
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition characterized by muscle and joint stiffness. Occurring mainly in the hips and shoulders, polymyalgia symptoms either appear suddenly or gradually over several days. This condition rarely impacts individuals younger than 50 and is most common in seniors over the age of 65. The condition is often confused with fibromyalgia,...
What if we could turn back the clock on our cells? Sounds like wishful thinking, right? Well, it’s getting closer to reality. British researchers have successfully “rejuvenated” skin cells from a 53-year-old woman. They reprogrammed them to behave like cells that are 30 years younger. This breakthrough in reverse aging could revolutionize regenerative medicine. This...
Vitamin K is a group of essential, fat-soluble vitamins impacting blood clotting, bone and heart health. It plays an important role in activating proteins involved in the prevention of blood clotting and maintaining bone integrity. Vitamin K refers to a group of several vitamins as one of the four fat-soluble vitamins along with Vitamin A,...
Do you walk into rooms and forget why? Struggle to recall names mid-conversation? We all experience these types of memory lapses, but a surprisingly simple solution awaits just outside your door. The benefits of walking extend far beyond cardiovascular health, with recent research showing us its powerful effects on brain function and memory. The Brain Benefits of...
Different types of pain can mean different things but you should never avoid long-term pain or discomfort. Ever get a weird ache that makes you wonder, “Is this normal or am I falling apart?” You’re not alone—our bodies have all sorts of ways to grab our attention when something’s up. These signals may be less...
According to Dr David Sinclair, your fingernails can reveal much about the state of your health. In fact, he states that there is a sign that appears on your fingernails that can indicate your life expectancy. But, what is this sign and what should you do if you see it? Let’s find out more about...
Turmeric has grown in popularity in recent years due to people extolling its virtues on social media sites such as Instagram. However, this root has actually been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for thousands of years to improve digestion and combat inflammation. Turmeric is traditionally added to dishes as a spice and is also...
More and more people are turning to plant-based diets recently. People stop eating meat for a variety of reasons, including the welfare of the animals, environmental reasons, and health reasons. It is natural to wonder what will happen to your body if you choose this lifestyle. For example, what are the health benefits of a...
In April 2021, Talia Smith’s life took a dramatic turn after being prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro), an antibiotic that treats urinary tract infections (UTI). A healthy and active woman, Talia’s world turned upside down after just three pills of the antibiotic. A *Former* Fitness Enthusiast “What happened to me felt like a bomb going off in...
