Long linked to a whole host of problems, obesity is a far-reaching problem that affects millions of Americans today. And while it is well known that obesity can contribute to things like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, you may not realize that obesity is also linked to more … [Read more...] about Obesity and Overall Health
Can Proper Nutrition Slow Mental Decline?
There is no shortage of fad diets today. From low carb to Paleo to diets based on your blood type, there is something that appeals to just about everyone. But what if one of these diets could actually slow the rate at which your brain ages? That is what one diet, affectionately known as the MIND … [Read more...] about Can Proper Nutrition Slow Mental Decline?
Stress Management… The Key to Well Being
Stress… Though highly subjective and different for everyone, we all know some of the characteristic responses that stress can trigger from headaches and teeth grinding to stuttering, light headedness, insomnia and difficulty making decisions. Stress can be especially harmful to those who suffer from … [Read more...] about Stress Management… The Key to Well Being
Evolving Neurology: Epilepsy
The occurrence of epilepsy and its seizures have been documented as far back as the human race, including in prehistoric times. An often misunderstood disease, people have turned to everything from religion to diet and natural cures to medicines and other chemical substances and even surgery to … [Read more...] about Evolving Neurology: Epilepsy
Improving Health with Non-Invasive Neurotechnologies
It seems that we are all on a quest to find ways to live longer these days. With increasingly stressful schedules, it seems there is never enough time for everything and as a result, our health sometimes suffers. There are literally thousands of suggestions on how to live longer from the commonly … [Read more...] about Improving Health with Non-Invasive Neurotechnologies
Easing the Effects of the Chemo Brain
For patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments, the road to remission is often a very long and difficult one, fatigue, pain, hair loss, nausea and loss of appetite are all common side effects that are widely known. Lesser known are the cognitive effects that chemotherapy has on the brain, though … [Read more...] about Easing the Effects of the Chemo Brain
New Findings in the Study of the Origins of Restless Leg Syndrome
Willis-Ekbom Disease, better known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), affects nearly 10 percent of the US population today. Characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs, the cause of this neurological condition is unknown in most people although it has been linked to a number of things such as … [Read more...] about New Findings in the Study of the Origins of Restless Leg Syndrome
What You Should Know About Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is a fairly common infection that is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected black legged or deer tick. While some other ticks can carry the disease, these are the most common. However, new studies are showing that there may be more to Lyme Disease transmission that … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Lyme Disease
Suffering from Acid Reflux? Why Medication May Not Be the Best Treatment.
Most adults have felt the uncomfortable sensation brought on by acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) at some time. In fact, nearly 60% of adults will experience it within a calendar year and 20 to 30 percent will feel it regularly. In the United States today, nearly seven million … [Read more...] about Suffering from Acid Reflux? Why Medication May Not Be the Best Treatment.