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heart attack and cardiac arrest — Heart attack and cardiac arrest are often used as interchangeable terms. The confusion is understandable, as they both deal with the heart; however, there are clear differences between the two conditions, and it can be very important to understand which is which. What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack […]

What is the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac ...

June 18, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health / heart disease / heart health / hypertension by Kayla Gonzalez

Yin Yoga — Yin yoga, the complementary practice to yang yoga, offers several different health benefits for our bodies. More people are aware of the more active yang forms of yoga, that focus on muscle activation, and not as many may be familiar with yin yoga. In yin yoga, slower movements are used […]

Benefit Your Body With Yin Yoga

June 15, 2021 in Health / life tagged health / senior fitness / wellness by Cali Naughton

Japan may hold the answers for combating obesity in the United States, but it will take more than a personal overhaul to make needed changes. Photos by cottonbro on Pexels. — COVID-19 has worsened obesity worldwide… so what now? Amidst a year-long blitz of harrowing COVID-19 news, it’s not difficult to imagine that a lot of us have quite literally dropped the ball on our health regimes. I for one canceled my gym membership, retired my tennis shoes to the deepest […]

The Obesity Pandemic: The United States vs. Japan

June 14, 2021 in Health / life / Uncategorized tagged diet / health / obesity by Cristin Dickey

Where will the United States donate its vaccines? The Biden administration has announced that the first 25 million doses the U.S. will donate is going to low- and middle- income countries to help combat the dangers that the COVID-19 pandemic presents. About 75 percent of the first 25 million doses […]

Where will the United States donate its vaccines?

June 13, 2021 in Health / life tagged health / health & safety / vaccinations by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Optogenetics, the study of genetic engineering utilizing properties of light, may hold the cure to degenerative eye diseases. Photo by Hasan Albari from Pexels. — The Illuminated Brain Many of the greatest minds in the world have been hard at work for generations pushing back against merciless chronic conditions. Now, cures against cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, major depressive disorder, psychosis, and myriad more are closer to reality than ever before. How? The answer lies in optogenetics, […]

Breakthrough Optogenetics Test Helps Blind Patient “See” Using Algae Proteins

June 8, 2021 in Medicare / Uncategorized tagged eye health / health / Medical Advancements / Technology by Cristin Dickey

Forest Bathing — Modern-day routines of hours spent in front of the computer or other various screens combined with overworking leave many people feeling disconnected, irritable, or unhappy. One practice that may help bring a sense of calm and joy back into someone’s life is forest bathing. The idea of forest bathing first […]

Benefits of Forest Bathing

June 4, 2021 in Health tagged health / mental health / natural remedies / nature / wellness by Cali Naughton

Magnesium and Vitamin D — Magnesium and vitamin D go hand and hand. Vitamin D deficiency is a prevalent problem in the U.S., especially during the winter months. Many people will find themselves supplementing Vitamin D to correct this. However, an oftentimes missed counterpart is magnesium. Magnesium is necessary to activate Vitamin D within the […]

Magnesium: The Vitamin D Connection

June 2, 2021 in Health / life tagged diet / health / wellness by Cali Naughton

Students hoping to return to college campuses across the country may be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19. — With over 1.5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered worldwide and the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promoting loosened mask restrictions for those who have been fully vaccinated, the world is rapidly attempting to return to some sense of normalcy. Recent changes have left many college-age students […]

Students’ Return to College Campuses May Require Vaccination

May 30, 2021 in Health tagged health / health & safety / higher education / vaccinations by Macee Hall

precision medicine — We personalize almost everything else, so why wouldn’t our health care be the same? Precision medicine allows health care providers to customize treatment options based on patients’ individual genes and lifestyle. Precision Medicine Precision medicine is a recent approach that considers individual differences in genes, environment, and lifestyle to determine […]

Defining Precision Medicine

May 28, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health / Medical Advancements / Technology by Kayla Gonzalez

Insulin resistance — Our skin is a powerful indicator of our health. Interestingly, signs of insulin resistance may be observed through our skin. Early detection of insulin resistance is extremely important as it may be a key factor in avoiding type 2 diabetes down the line. Once the diagnosis is established, you can […]

Insulin Resistance and Your Skin

May 5, 2021 in Health / life tagged diabetes / health / skincare by Cali Naughton