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Probe For Cancer Surgery

 July 2, 2019

A recent article was published with information about an infallible hand-held probe that is to aid cancer surgery.  Researchers in Canada have invented an intraoperative probe that reliably detects multiple types of tumor cells.  For longer life expectancy and reduced risk of recurrence for patients with common widespread forms of cancer they can now thank […]

7 Ways to Brighten Someone’s Gloomy Day (Foolproof!)

 July 1, 2019

When a loved one is down in the dumps, we’ll do anything to raise their spirits. While there are obvious tried and true methods — such as listening and offering to help — you might need to dig deeper for ways to turn a frown upside down. There are tons of ideas for how to […]

Oh, That Jet Lag!

 July 1, 2019

Sara G. Miller, a staff writer for Live Science, composed an article giving us a heads up on recovering from jet lag. Deep inside our brains is our biological clock.  It may be possible to reset it by targeting certain cells in our eyes, according to a new study.  This may lead to the development […]

Odd Things That Raise Cancer Risk

 June 30, 2019

The normal things we hear regarding what raises the risk of cancer is not to smoke, slather on sunscreen along with others, such as skipping red meat, getting vaccinated against HPV and steering clear of air pollution if possible.  There are others that can raise the risk as well but get a lot less attention. […]

Life Expectancy To Soar – But Not In The U.S.

 June 29, 2019

The life expectancy has actually declined for the first time in 20 years in the U.S. It has dropped from 76.5 in 2014 to 76.3 in 2015 for men and from 81.3 to 81.2 for women.  On the average American women now die about one month earlier than they did in 2014 and men have […]

7 Healthy Snacks for Workday Survival

 June 28, 2019

Do you sometimes feel sluggish, heavy-eyed, and unproductive halfway through the workday? — We’ve all been there. Sorry, boss. Thankfully, there’s a delicious way to raise your prolific spirits. According to nutrition experts, eating healthy snacks during the workday can help energize your body, as well as provide added health benefits. Here are seven healthy […]

Keep Those Resolutions

 June 28, 2019

Oh my! Here it is several months later after making my New Years Resolutions. I have tried to say I wouldn’t make New Years Resolutions but I would make them my New Years Goals. Well, call it what you like, but I will tell you that it isn’t always easy to keep them. If exercise […]

Is Social Media Really Driving Us Insane?

 June 27, 2019

Facebook, YouTube and Twitter have been around a little over a decade, and 10 years since the launch of the iPhone.  Pinterest, Instagram and the iPad have only been around for seven years and Snapchat for six.  Americans’ use of this technology and social media has grown at a striking pace.  The 2017 Stress in […]

Is Crying Good For Us?

 June 26, 2019

“Big boys don’t cry”. “Don’t be a baby”. Have you ever heard any of these phrases? I am so sorry but I may have even said those things to my son as he was growing up. An article by Serusha Govender has reviewed the health benefits of crying.  Naturally as babies we cried but as […]

Health Tips for the Summer

 June 25, 2019

Well, summer is certainly here. I have listed some things to think about as you enjoy your summer days. Dehydration Since our body is mostly made up of water, it’s even more important during the summer to be sure we are giving it enough. I always like to think that my body has been good […]