Brush Strokes & Dementia

An interesting article written by Ana Sandolu highlights the affects that brushstrokes have to help identify dementia in painters.  Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, both neurodegenerative disorders, affect millions of people in the U.S. every year. Soon some new research could improve the early detection of these illnesses because scientists may have discovered a way to […]

Top 5 Health Hazards to Avoid for a Happy and Healthy Summer

Summer is a great time to go outside and get your daily dose of vitamin E. However, this time of year also brings additional risks to your well-being, including these summer health hazards: Heat Stroke Heat Stroke or Hyperthermia is a condition caused by your body overheating because of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion […]

Facts for Holistic Care

When you commit to holistic care you are treating the whole person through mind, body and spirit.  A combination of traditional, and what your doctor might call complementary medicine, is the definition of holistic care.  An example might be treating cancer with chemotherapy and acupuncture. Chemo and radiation are proven to fight the disease, but […]

Fiery Essential Oil

An oil that is packed with benefits that may greatly uplift your body and mind is Amyris oil.  It isn’t as valuable as sandalwood, but it offers amazing health perks that will make you want more of this herbal oil.   The Amyris derives from the Rutaceae botanical family and known as West Indian/Indies sandalwood. […]

Health Risks of Wearing Dirty Clothes

Are you planning to wear the same gym clothes as yesterday? You might want to reconsider. If you start wearing the same, unwashed clothes for days or weeks at a time, it can put a damper on your health. Here are three reasons why you should leave dirty clothes in the hamper and not on […]

High BP Meds Block Cancer

Postdoctoral Researcher Guillaume Jacquemet and Academy Professor Johanna Ivaska have screened already approved drugs and discovered that calcium channel blockers can efficiently stop cancer cell invasion in vitro.  These blockers are currently being used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) but their potential use in blocking cancer cell metastases has not been previously reported. Cancer’s […]

Honey Bee Brood, the Future of Food?

The larvae and pupae of drones is honey bee brood that has great potential as a food source.  Many countries, including Mexico, Thailand and Australia, eat it as a delicacy. The brood has a nutty flavor with a crunchy texture when eaten cooked or dried.  It is used as a versatile ingredient in soups and […]

Optimism & Women

Honor Whitman wrote an interesting article on women and how optimism might boost their longevity.  I thought this was an interesting view and so, so true. How many people look at the glass as half empty rather than half full?  This, in some instances, could be a matter of life or death for some women. […]

Ingredients to Avoid in Sunscreen

In your excitement to enjoy a relaxing holiday at the beach or any tropical destination, it can be easy to overlook the ingredients in your sunscreen. However, did you know that your skin can absorb much of what you slather on it? This means that harmful chemicals in products, including those in sunscreens, can pass […]

They Don’t Just Taste Great!

  Those delicious snacks of nuts are rich in fiber, low in saturated fats and have high levels of antioxidants.  They are probably the most nutritious snacks out there, according to new research, and the benefits are more wide-ranging than we think.  Nuts also contain vitamins and minerals in addition to their various antioxidants and […]