Month: November 2017

Moving Just 1 Hour a Week May Curb Depression Risk

Dealing with depression could be as easy as getting some exercise. When thirty-four thousand adults were studied in Norway, results pointed to physical activity being a significant factor in reducing how many in the pool suffered from depression. And the study ran for over ten years, bolstering the findings. Researchers say most people have a […]

Foods to Eat to Help Prevent Diabetes

There has always been a question asked within the food industry and that question is, Why does meat lead to a higher risk of diabetes and why does that risk drop whenever a person begins to reduce the amount of meat they intake daily? In the article it’s mentioned multiple times that plants are a […]

Help Your Child Nap Well: A Nap Schedule for Every Age

While it is important to attempt to set a sleep schedule for newborn infants, the kids often have their own notions of how, when, and for how long they will sleep. There are some guidelines available though, that can help parents understand how their child’s sleep patterns will change with age. Newborns will sleep much […]

Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination Promises to Detect Alzheimer’s

Early detection of Alzheimer’s is easier with a new test that has been confirmed by scientific studies. The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination allows individuals to test themselves for possible Alzheimer’s at home, using nothing more than a pen and paper. If the test indicates there could be a possible diagnosis, patients can take the test results […]

Woman enjoying healthy food

How to Get Rid of Constipation

A very effective method of dealing with constipation, that does not require drugs or medical treatment, is to increase the amount of dietary fiber consumed. Fruits and vegetables are a primary source of such fiber, and the five to seven daily servings typically recommended to be included in anyone’s diet are often enough to help. […]

PCOS Symptoms: Do You Have Them?

One of the leading causes of infertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is an all too common problem among women today. Though awareness about this condition is more heightened than ever, the variety of symptoms with which it can present are diverse enough to make getting a firm diagnosis a bit tricky at times; however, […]

8 Ways To Improve Your Focus At Work

Research has shown that human don’t multitask well, we are less productive when trying to juggle multiple tasks instead of keeping our focus on one task at a time. So when looking to improve your productivity at work or in life here are 8 tips to help you maximize your time and possibly improve your […]

How to Stop Beating Yourself Up About What You Eat

A lot of people beat themselves up over what they eat, but there is a way to stop doing that. If you are still obsessing about that cupcake you ate recently, then it is time to get over it and move on with life. There is more knowledge out there about nutrition than ever before […]

Study Shows Brain Structures Make Some People Resilient to Alzheimer’s Disease

There is a study that shows brain structures can make some people resilient to Alzheimer’s disease. It turns out that the size as well as the shape and the number of dendritic spines in the brain can play a major role in someone getting Alzheimer’s disease. The University of Alabama has brought forth this new […]

Should You Talk to Your Parents About Cataract Surgery?

It can be difficult to tell if your parents’ worsening eyesight is a normal side effect of getting older or something more serious: cataracts. If you’ve noticed your parents needing stronger and stronger prescriptions, preferring brighter lights, finding night driving difficult because of halos and reduced vision, or experiencing side effects light double vision, it […]