Have you ever wondered why you just can’t seem to bulk up, or have nagging trouble shedding those extra 15 pounds? Despite eating healthier or adjusting their exercise regimen, many people find that achieving their ideal body weight remains an ...
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Why Do We Get Old? Blame Your Genes
Like death and taxes, aging is an unavoidable fact of life. Regardless of how well you take care of yourself, time will eventually take its toll on the body’s health. In early 2016, a team of researchers from the University ...
Read More »More than Skin Deep: A Look at Melanoma
As you are probably well aware of, cancer can impact or spread to large swaths of your body. The brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, colon and stomach are all vulnerable to the ravages of this chronic and incurable disease. In addition, ...
Read More »Osteoarthritis: Is it Worse in the Winter?
There’s a good chance that you’ve heard someone blame their arthritis pain on the winter cold. At first glance, this might sound like a credible complaint. But is this common accusation actually accurate? According to a 2017 report, the answer ...
Read More »A Warning Sign of Stroke
There are a number of factors that can determine your personal risk of stroke. For example, conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes can easily make stroke much more likely. Likewise, women and older adults face a elevated threat ...
Read More »A Barrage of Pain: A Look at Cluster Headaches
Like the common cold and chicken pox, practically everyone has suffered from headaches at one point or another. While a headache can make life miserable, they are usually just a short-term annoyance. For those suffering from cluster headaches, however, headache ...
Read More »The Many Parts of the Nervous System
Though you’ve almost certainly heard of the nervous system, many people would be hard-pressed to describe it. This network of nerves and cells plays a massive role in our everyday lives, controlling everything from voluntary muscle movements to balance to ...
Read More »Calming the Mind, Improving the Heart
Americans are well aware of the threat posed by heart-related health problems. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that heart disease claims 600,000 lives every year. This figure is made even more sobering by the ...
Read More »Five Different Types of Meditation
When reading the other articles in this issue, you’ve no doubt come across several different kinds of meditation. Listed below are some succinct descriptions for some these meditative practices: Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness meditation emphasizes being cognizant of one’s surroundings. Furthermore, ...
Read More »Lucky 13: A Look at a Group of “Genetic Superheroes”
It’s pretty hard to overcome your genes, especially with regards to genetic disorders. A recent study, however, has unearthed a small number of people who have seemed impervious to their genetic fate. Few and Far Between An international effort with ...
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