Researchers have been studying the effects of stem cells on macular degeneration for decades. Using animal models, small but important steps have taken place in the lab to determine a trajectory for this sight robbing disease. Soon thereafter experimental human trials took place reaping some impressive results and finally paving the way for larger studies. Now stem cells continue to prove effective as applied in two groundbreaking clinical human trials. This is the last step before you or any of the 30 million afflicted people can receive...
read moreFrom an evolutionary perspective, stress is an essential part of life. Thousands of years ago our ancient ancestors relied on stress to stay alive, taking advantage of the various physiological changes that occur throughout the body to either run away from a threat, or to turn and fight. But the world has changed so much, so quickly, that this primordial design isn’t always suited for modern life. According to The World Health Organization, 1 in 4 people throughout the world will be affected by a mental disorder at some point in their lives....
read moreThese days, the health risks and complications associated with obesity are well-known. As such, more and more people are taking steps to keep their weight in check. However, not all of those steps are the right ones. Many people believe that it is extremely easy to lose weight thanks to the prevalence of so-called weight loss drugs. This is far from the truth. Not all drugs are effective or even safe. Instead, you must focus on losing weight naturally. It is certainly possible to lose weight without the help of drugs in a natural manner. More...
read moreIn our fast paced, digitally enhanced society interpersonal communication has suffered. No longer are people seeking face-to-face connection and, as a result, are rarely getting a chance to touch one another. Whether a hug, handshake or any other appropriate touch Americans have become a culture of hyper-vigilance with many people afraid to simply hold a co-worker’s shoulder in support or pat a student’s head for encouragement. Lack of touch is also minimal for those in the elderly community, particularly people suffering from cognitive...
read morePalm reading has shown up in many cultures, throughout many centuries, in cities and towns alike. Although considered by many to be fraudulent or a waste of money, palmists still hang their shingle advertising a display of mystery. Maybe this is why the never completely validated by science practice of palmistry, also called chiromancy or chirosophy, still holds curiosity for many. It is a mystery that is able to make sense to (or take advantage of) a select few, but may now be expanding to the masses as evidence of possible health clues....
read moreIf winter causes your local weather to drop a few or many degrees you know that, for a lot of people, illness is not far behind. When the body’s temperature drops so does its defense system, add that to more indoor activities bringing germs inside and you are in the perfect storm for contracting a winter illness. From a sinus infection to all out influenza, winter health threats can sneak up on you quickly. This is why it is best to have as many natural remedies on hand including these 3 effective natural winter flu fighters. Build up...
read moreThe American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology recently released their new guidelines defining high blood pressure and unfortunately it is not good for the American population. Previously, high blood pressure was defined as 140/90 or higher, but recent findings show we need to be more stringent. Under the new guidelines normal blood pressure will be defined as 120/80. With this recent change in guidelines it means that nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure. These numbers are alarming as high blood pressure and...
read moreEach year a host of visual technology comes to market. These are either for entertainment, rehabilitation or both with the intent of making vision struggle a little less challenging. It is tools like these that keep some going, able to function in society, maintaining a sense of independence and integrity. Some of these visual tools include: Telescopic devices Smart contact lenses Text to audio conversion devices Closed circuit television magnifiers Hand-held and desk-top magnifiers Eyeglasses with high powered lenses Virtual reality (VR) has...
read moreNovember is officially National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and in an effort to help spread awareness about Alzheimer’s we would like to bring to your attention that women make up nearly 2/3 of the Alzheimer’s cases. Many people believe that Alzheimer’s is not something that they need to worry about until their 70’s or 80’s, but the truth is that Alzheimer’s Disease starts 20 to 30 years prior to symptoms developing in the brain. For additional information about how women are afflicted with this...
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