While most people know Alzheimer’s disease can significantly affect memory and cognitive functions, not as well publicized is that Alzheimer’s is actually the number six cause of death in America. It’s also the only medical condition that’s currently incurable that’s on the World Health Organization’s top ten list of causes of death. Currently, Alzheimer’s cause […]
While it might feel difficult and beyond our grasp when insomnia strikes, there are some simple tips that can help us control when and how well we can sleep. Healthy sleep habits can be critical in whether or not we toss and turn, or get a good and productive period of sleep over the course […]
The definition of chronic fatigue syndrome has two criteria. First, severe fatigue that persists for six months or longer without a discernible diagnostic cause. And the chronic fatigue is not relieved with rest, even significant amounts of rest. Within the last three years, a proposal from the Institute of Medicine has offered a new name […]
Directional Fitness is having a God-given LifeWork and making a conscious choice to pursue it.
Some people have a compulsive tendency, obsession really, at biting and picking their nails. For many, it starts as a simple reaction to stress. But over time, the habit can evolve into something more, and something that is difficult to either notice or prevent from happening. For onlookers it often seems like a simple lack […]
Every year, millions of United States citizens are stricken with symptoms from allergies. Allergists are looking to offer relief by forming a new group to look at guidelines on how people can effectively manage the troublesome effects. Their recommendation is topped by advising allergy sufferers to use nasal steroid sprays. The American College of Allergy, […]
Everyone needs sleep. It’s where the brain recovers and recharges us for the next challenges we have to face. But getting good sleep, that’s efficient at that recovery level, can be challenging. Sleep scientists study this problem, and many think the modern interruptions in our circadian rhythms are a central factor in why so many […]
Mom always told you not to rush at the table, to slow down when you eat. Turns out, mom was right. When you eat slower, you give your body time to realize it’s full. And you give yourself more time to receive and understand that signal as well, so you stop eating sooner, and as […]
Concussions and CTE What You Need to Know 6 Part Series Part 1 The brain is an organ, made up of nervous tissue, contained inside a bony skull. It functions as the coordinating center of sensations and carries out nervous activity. Needless to say, it is one of the most complicated systems in your body […]
Hey Champion, We all have our own personal trouble fat zones. A trouble zone is an area of our body where extra fat deposits build up which can leave us feeling self-conscious and frustrated.
