Decking the Halls with LED Christmas Lights
January 11, 2020It is once again that time of the year when we feast, drink, be merry, and deck the halls with boughs and holly — or its more modern alternative: holiday lights! Speaking of Christmas lights, have you made the switch from incandescent lights to LED (light-emitting diode)? Many enthusiasts might tell you that LED lights […]
Holiday Drink Battle: Eggnog vs. Hot Cocoa
January 10, 2020Eggnog and hot chocolate are both sinfully delicious holiday drinks. But one of them is better in terms of healthfulness. So, which winter drink is superior when it comes to nutrition? Let’s find out. Eggnog Cons The typical eggnog contains whole milk, cream, sugar, and ,eggs (thus, the name). Eggnog is an incredibly rich and […]
7 Ways to Kick Holiday Depression to the Curb
January 9, 2020High career expectations from family members, lack of funds, and other holiday problems can make anyone uncomfortable, and especially those with or prone to depression. Not to mention, the social pressure to be cheerful can be exhausting when you don’t feel that way. But with a smart strategy, the holiday season can leave you feeling […]
Jenna Fletcher wrote an article on the uses and risks of belladonna that was reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT. This is a plant that has been used in many different ways throughout history, despite it being a very poisonous plant. Scientists have been extracting chemicals from belladonna for medical […]
About half of the sunscreens available are not as effective and healthy as they claim. Many of these sunscreens are actually toxic. It is vital for us to have regular, consistent and sensible sun exposure as it is good for optimal health and well-being with benefits of vitamin D. Overexposure can also cause skin damage […]
The Nose Knows: Detecting Parkinson’s By Smell
January 6, 2020Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects Dopaminergic neurons, which are nerve cells in the brain responsible for producing dopamine. Dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter and plays a role in sending messages to the substantia nigra area of the brain that controls movement and coordination. When these cells begin to die and dopamine levels […]
One of life’s difficulties in explaining cancer to a child. They will find this subject too difficult for them to understand why they may be losing a loved one. Describing how it develops, the curiosity and anxiety regarding treatment and the dawning awareness of factors in life that may be beyond our control are the […]
When we are forced to choose a new doctor, what do we need to look at to make a good selection for our quality of care? This is not an easy task, as stated by Dr. Robert Ashley, an internist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. If you’ve been […]
Reduce Risk Factor To Lower Cancer
January 4, 2020In dealing with cancer about 42% of the cases come down to risk factors that we can change. Ana Sandoiu published an article that was fact-checked by Jasmin Collier, giving us some information on these risk factors. The American Cancer Society has a large new study that studied the risk factors for various types of […]
Drug Dealers Get Off Scot-Free
January 3, 2020More Americans now use prescription opioids than smoking cigarettes, according to a report by the U.S. Surgeon General. This happens to kill more Americans than car crashes do. Drug overdose deaths have risen by 33% over the past 5 years. Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports […]
