Category Archives: Other News

Reading Time: 5 minutes The genetic altering technology called CRISPR has been advancing at a head-spinning, blistering pace. Recently it has evolved from a gene editor to adding a gene, editing multiple genes, shutting down harmful genes, changing and replacing single DNA letters, and even permanently altering the genetic information of an entire species. But wait! There’s more! Until recently, CRISPR has focused on... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes For years we’ve all thought of oxytocin as the “love” hormone and the hormone that promotes nurturing and cuddling, especially between mothers and their babies. But now, researchers are finding that oxytocin may be involved in more complex behavioral patterns and ones that promote aggression instead of cuddles. A new study was published in the journal Neuron where the potential... Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes It seems like everybody is getting tattooed these days. Instead of mostly ex-felons, teen punks, and/or the quirky hipster types, people's moms, aunts, and uncles are getting tattoos! Some people just choose to get something small and inconspicuous, and others love the idea of sleeves or a full back piece. The possibilities are almost endless. With so many people getting... Read more »

Reading Time: 6 minutes How to Battle Fatigue A grim fact: Fatigue overwhelms people in America like an advancing juggernaut. Two-fifths of Americans confess to experiencing fatigue most of the week. This tiredness epidemic could be caused by disease, alcohol and drug abuse, too many side effects of prescriptions, and obesity. But the leading cause of chronic fatigue is a lack of deep, restorative... Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Aging is inevitable, but have you ever noticed that everyone seems to age at their own unique pace? Some people look haggard by forty, and others look spectacular at 60. Do you ever wonder why that is? There are a myriad of factors that alter the way that our bodies age. While genetics is important, it likely plays a smaller... Read more »

Reading Time: 6 minutes Heartburn is something that most Americans have tangled with at some point in their lives. Some people have to deal with it more than others, suffering from chronic, severe heartburn regularly. In spite of how widespread and how frequent the experience of heartburn is, we've just recently begun to understand the mechanisms behind heartburn, and there's still so much to... Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutes The last generation has seen a significant increase in the number of Health and Wellness Clinics that cater to patients looking to improve their health and vitality more holistically. While modern medicine still primarily focuses on the treatment of illness, there's a brewing alliance between practitioners of wellness and formally trained medical professionals. While it's true that doctors recognize the... Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutes Below are five steps that you can take to preserve and enhance the health of your skin. There are a lot of creams and products out there designed to make your skin look and feel healthier, and a lot of the work, but the best thing you can do for your skin is to treat it well. Understand that the... Read more »

Reading Time: 8 minutes Hormone balance is one of the keys to looking and feeling younger. Aging might be unavoidable, but some things can be done to prolong vitality and enhance the quality of life. Of the many hormones that help us feel and look our best, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is one of the most important. Produced by the pituitary gland, HGH is... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes There's no question that Football is the most popular sport in the United States. It's also among the most dangerous. Since the turn of the century, mounting attention has been tuned in to the effects of Football on the brain. While safety measures continue to reduce the risk of CTE and other traumatic brain injuries, we're still learning the full... Read more »