Serious allergic reactions can be life threatening, often impacting a patient so quickly even an ambulance might not be able to arrive quickly enough to keep them from suffering injury or even death. Yet despite this, medical studies show only about half of all such patients who have received epinephrine auto-injectors keep the life saving […]
Cannabis is not just THC. The plant can do far more than simply get stoners high. As cannabis legalizes across more and more areas around the world, the benefits of this formerly demonized plant are becoming increasingly well known. And surprising a lot of people who grew up thinking it was just about marijuana and […]
Sleeping provides some necessary functions for our brain. Specifically important is the transference of memories from short-term to long-term. This is done while we are in the deepest stages of sleep, specifically slow-wave sleeping.
Lately skin cancer has been on the rise. Even with all the SPF that people are putting on, there is still a large risk. First thing’s first, it’s important to know the 3 most common types of skin cancer, also known as The Big Three. They are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. […]
In 1990’s a major Alzheimer’s gene was discovered called ApoE4. The ApoE4 gene is linked to Alzheimer’s risk. The ApoE gene is the principal cholesterol carrier in the brain. 15% of the US population has one ApoE4 gene which triples your risk for Alzheimer’s. 1 out of every 50 has the ApoE4 gene from […]
As women age and enter the elderly range, they become increasingly susceptible to bone loss. This osteoporosis leaves them with less bone density, which opens them up to a greater risk of suffering fractures. Doctors are recommending more intensive osteoporosis screening, especially as the United States population’s average lifespan continues to increase and more people […]
Problems with infertility impact twelve to fifteen percent of all women in North America. One of the modern causes of problems with conception comes from obesity. Women who are overweight experience higher chances of problems with various types of medical issues that impact fertility, such as ovulation or menstrual disorders. Fortunately, the fix is fairly […]
CBD oil is rapidly becoming the talking point for people who are surprised, or at least bemused, by the growing legalization of marijuana and cannabis. Most such people assumed, or assume, cannabis is only for getting high and enjoying the recreational benefits. CBD is turning out to change a lot of minds, now that it […]
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects many men and women in around the world. It was recently found in a small survey about quality of life when treating sleep apnea that there may be additional benefits in sexual health in regards to treatment of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is […]
Cortisol is a hormone that is released into the body. Your body produces it naturally. It produces excess cortisol in stressful situations. The more stressed out you get over all the things that happen to you in life, the more cortisol your body will produce. Prolonged periods of having high cortisol levels can affect your […]
