Generally speaking, people use social media for… well, social reasons. But what if your social media footprint could reveal key information about your health? According to the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, this could very well ...
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Why Neglecting Your Teeth Could Harm Your Body… and Mind
The consequence of poor dental hygiene are obvious ‒ each year, numerous people visit their dentists to receive fillings, dental crowns and to even undergo root canals. Moreover, a recent study has found that dental issues can also take their ...
Read More »Exercising During Menopause
The onset of menopause is not something many women look forward to. Menopausal symptoms can last for several years, and may include everything from hot flashes to sleeping difficulties to painful sex. Despite these challenges, it is still possible for ...
Read More »The Importance of Protein Past Fifty
Even if you’re not trying to bulk up, protein should still account for a specific portion of your diet. Adult women need about 46 grams of protein per day, whereas males aged eighteen and up need 56 grams. Our bodies’ ...
Read More »The Health Threats Faced by Veteran Caregivers
Caring for a veteran living with the after effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is obviously a demanding task. In fact, this responsibility could be so stressful that it may leave a lasting mark on the body’s health. Studying ...
Read More »Communication Breakdown: Chemical Reactions and Eye Cataracts
Like the rest of the body, the eyes are not immune to the ravages of time. In their later years, many older adults develop eye cataracts, a disease that often leads to seriously diminished vision. A recent study may help ...
Read More »Preserving Eye Health with… HIV Drugs? It May be Possible
Declining vision is among the many problems that afflict the health of seniors. More than 12% of adults aged 65 to 74 told the 2011 National Health Interview Survey that they had suffered vision loss. For those aged 75 and ...
Read More »The Importance of Physical Activity for Older Adults
For some older individuals, it may seem that exercise yields very little in the way of health-related benefits. Because of this perceived lack of payoff, some entrenched couch potatoes may jump to the conclusion that physical activity is pointless. Despite ...
Read More »Is Meditation the Key to a Happier Life?
Book Review:10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story Author: Dan Harris 237 pages, itbooks, $25.99 Without question, 10% Happier: How I Tamed ...
Read More »Hip Fractures: Another Concern for MS Patients?
For the hundreds of thousands of Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS), life can often be especially difficult. A type of autoimmune disorder, MS can induce a wide range of symptoms, such as limb numbness and weakness, double/blurred vision, tremors, fatigue ...
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