The Truth About Sober Houses and the Path to Recovery by Mallory Neuberger Wendy Williams made headlines last week when she revealed that she’s living in a sober house; but less than one week later she left work, checked out of the facility, and went on to drink alcohol until she was hospitalized. So, what […]
5 Tips to Get Through Your Midday Slump We have all felt it. After lunchtime, you’re lethargic, tired, and constantly checking the clock waiting for the day to be over. But, fear not! Your day will no longer be ruined by the afternoon lull. Here are some quick tips to avoid the midday slump and […]
Study is first to indicate impact of donor age on stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries The potential for stem cells to reduce damage, regenerate tissue and promote functional recovery after a spinal cord injury (SCI) is being tested in several ongoing clinical trials. However, a new study released today in STEM CELLS Translational […]
Understanding the Growing Fad of Brain Hacking Brain hacking is a growing trend around the world and something that people of all ages are looking into. It involves attempting to improve one or more functions of the brain, such as mood, reasoning, clarity, focus or energy and can be done in a variety of ways. […]
Mental Health Awareness Days Approaching: April is Stress Awareness Month | May is Mental Health Month May 7th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day Expert Offers Six Tips for Dealing with Panic Attacks; Dr. Lata McGinn, Cognitive Behavioral Consultants, White Plains and NYC A panic attack is a sudden, intense episode of fear or […]
Okayama University research: Estimating appropriate protein intake In a recent study published in eLife scientists at Okayama show how proteins can hamper an organism’s growth Biochemists have shown that very high protein levels can be harmful to cells in the human body. However, exactly which proteins fall under this category remains a mystery. Mr.Yuichi Eguchi […]
Depression: A Guide to Recovery – Psychiatrist’s Ground-Breaking, Empowering Book Demystifies Depression Dr Sarmila Sinha’s ‘Depression: A Guide to Recovery’ is an uplifting and actionable guide to the symptoms, causes, treatment and management of depression – possibly the world’s most common yet misunderstood condition. Crammed with relatable case studies, Dr. Sinha ensures anyone with a […]
Toilet seat that detects congestive heart failure getting ready to begin commercialization Researchers developed the seats to measure biometrics during ‘natural’ processes With 1 million new cases of congestive heart failure diagnosed each year, a revolutionary product is making it easier for hospitals to monitor patients with the condition in the comfort of their own […]
If you already own a pet, then you’re likely to be well aware of the uplifting effect that a pet can have on your mood when you’re feeling sad. But have you ever wondered why this is? Here are a few scientifically-backed reasons as to how a pet is genuinely able to make a person […]
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, the 5 year survival rate (all stages combined) is 19%. As the seventh most common cancer amongst men, it is estimated that over 16,000 deaths will occur from it in 2019. Men are 3-4 more times likely to develop esophageal cancer than women. […]
