Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine usually diagnosed during early childhood or adolescence which is primarily between the ages of 10 to 15 years old. Scoliosis afflicts about 6-9 million Americans and can be treated using a fitted brace or spinal fusion surgery but it cannot be cured. Various muscles around the spine can almost change jobs just to keep the body in balance. As a result, the muscles could end up in a perpetual struggle which may cause pain, discomfort, imbalance, systemic issues, and sometimes injury. These scoliosis...
read moreDisease is no laughing matter. Yet, some scientists think it may actually be. It turns out that one of the best feelings you can experience has shown to be a potential tool to fight disease and other health compromises. Laugh your way to good health and embrace the nirvana joy can bring. Not Just Feel Good The physical act itself of laughing is already a benefit. A variety of studies have shown a significant benefit to laughing on any level. Whether a chuckle to a full guffaw, the experts say that laughter truly is the best medicine. ...
read moreNot getting a consistent amount of sleep could mean you have a sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most prevalent sleep disorders to date. In North America alone, 15 to 30 percent of males are diagnosed and 10 to 15 percent of females. There are a variety of causes that contribute to sleep apnea with obesity, smoking and family history being the top three. Recently, researchers have found a connection between sleep apnea and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As sleep apnea is a widely undiagnosed and untreated...
read moreKilling upwards of 50,000 people per year are the numbers associated with colon cancer. It is one of the most leading cancer killers amongst mostly older American adults. However, recent data indicates that younger men are now susceptible to this silent killer and should consider a colonoscopy. Explore the risks of colon cancer, guidelines for a recommended early colonoscopy screening, and 5 preventative tips on how to possibly avoid this slow but deadly disease. The Cause Colon cancer holds to those high numbers from mainly one major cause,...
read moreIn the war against pathological blindness, researchers have recently unveiled the first test results of a new potential treatment to combat macular degeneration. It is called Corneal Photovitrification (CPV) and some are touting it be a major game changer in the AMD (age-related macular degeneration) treatment industry. One study of CPV published in F1000 Research concluded that, “…this pilot study indicates that the CPV corneal laser procedure is safe and efficacious for vision improvement in patients with late stage dry...
read moreYou have a naturally protective covering around your nerve cells called myelin. Over time, as a result of trauma or being afflicted with a particular disease, this myelin sheath can deteriorate and result in misfired nerve signals. When this happens, these signals are unable to reach across the nerve gap to sustain normal functioning. Some neurological disorders that can occur due to loss of myelin aka demyelination, demyelinating diseases or conditions include: StrokeMultiple sclerosisMuscle weaknessBrain inflammationSpinal cord...
read moreDuring these harrowing days of surviving through Covid-19, so many have been forced to adapt. For some, the thought of working remotely before the pandemic, and especially at the beginning, was inconceivable. Now, a lot of companies are requiring or offering to continue a remote labor force and many employees are happy about it. In a variety of ways, a year of forced solitude has changed a lot of people. Getting back into a close proximity, chaotic, traffic heavy, crowded world can bring with it a host of unexpected challenges including:...
read moreYour eyes are a high traffic organ system that is front and center during everyday activities. With such constant use it is no surprise that outside obstacles like pollution, dust, and pollen as well as digital screens and overall yearly wear and tear can take its toll on healthy vision. Symptoms of compromised sight include occasional bouts with: BlurrinessReduced focusEye fatigueItchinessNight vision weaknessDry eye If you are experiencing these symptoms daily, definitely let your eye doctor know. It turns out that dry eye is one symptom...
read moreWhether you are working out to stay toned or are looking to rip some serious muscle, these 20 post-workout recovery foods increase results for all levels of activity. They may also offer more rapid repair. This is due to muscles expanding and sometimes microscopically ‘ripping’ then bleeding and needing time to heal. It all happens without you noticing but behind the scenes feeding your muscles the right fuel can mean all the difference between post-workout pain and toning results. There is so much attention given to pre-workout...
read moreResearchers are working at warp speed to find treatments in the fight against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Treatments can range from pharmaceutical attempts at slowing disease progression to natural remedies that reduce inflammation or increase circulation. There are also various ways to avoid macular degeneration including the recommendation that if some lifestyle changes are implemented before middle age, one may be able to steer clear of this blinding risk altogether. Harvard Medical School reports on hope for the future...
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