In Africa, even though cancer of the colon is a major cause of cancer related deaths around the world, African citizens are much less likely to get colon cancer. Initial medical thinking was that the traditional African diet, mostly whole foods such as fresh vegetables and fruits along with a lot of fiber, was the […]
Herein we have several people asking the doctor everyday questions about sleeping disturbances, ranging from sleep apnea to daytime napping. The doctor gives advice on each topic in laymen’s terms for best understanding by the reader. We learn that short 10-15 minute naps are best to regain our energy. Also noted by the doctor is […]
New therapy has, for the first time, been able to lower the chance of dementia occurring among elderly patients. A new randomized control trial was published in an Alzheimer’s medical journal that reveals the findings. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health. Over a ten year period, researchers showed that speed processing […]
New medical research points to how much time teenage girls spend on online activities as a cause for the increase in rates of suicide, depression, and how likely the patients are to consider either. An analysis into injury data that resulted in fatalities over a fifteen year period prior to 2015 was central to the […]
Genetic testing shows that genetics can contribute to vision loss in middle-aged people. A study by the University of Edinburgh showed that photoreceptors in middle-aged patients are fundamentally different than those of younger, more healthy family members. This phenomenon is due to the gene RPGR, which can cause eye cells to suffer from X-linked retinitis […]
So, you’ve been hearing that voice again, the one that says you’re not doing what you were born to do. That may be true, but how do you figure out what it is that you should be doing?
Bianca Monley the Eat Fit Food founder gives 9 practical ways to survive the holiday season. Method #1 is to keep yourself hydrated. It is important to drink one glass of water for each alcohol based drink that you consume. Drinking water will make you feel better the next day. Method #2 is to get […]
You can learn how to sleep all night naturally and never wake up. Many people may think that having trouble falling asleep is just an issue they will deal with as they get older. They do not question it and think it’s just part of the getting old process. This is not the truth though. […]
Many people complain about feeling like they don’t have enough energy. When you’re tired a lot, that could obviously be a sign that you need more sleep. But when fatigue is chronic, that can indicate larger issues. Energy is a result of good nutrition, and that includes minerals and vitamins. Supplements can help ensure that […]
It’s amazing what a big difference something as “small” as a hormone can make. Most of us live our daily lives without ever thinking about hormones–but if you’ve ever experienced a hormonal imbalance, you know that when the littlest thing goes awry, it can throw your whole body off! Such is the case with Female […]
