How to Live Longer and Healthier Scientists have known since the 1930’s that mice and other animals live 30-50% longer when placed on a diet that is low in calories yet nutritionally complete. It has not been until recently that experiments on humans have shown the same benefits. As people get older, energy-converting organelles …
As summer comes to a close, you might start to notice the effects of summer fun on your body- bruises from outdoor soccer, bites from mosquitos or spiders after the last camping trip of the summer. While these markings might act as remembrances of summer gone by, they could also be a pain in the …
“The roots of a child’s ability to cope and thrive, regardless of circumstance, lie in that child’s having at least a small, safe place (an apartment? a room? a lap?) in which, in the companionship of a loving person, that child could discover that he or she was lovable and capable of loving in return. …
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld liability protections for vaccine makers, ruling that they can’t be sued in state court for design-defect damages. The 1986 federal law created a no-fault compensation program to shield vaccine manufacturers from excessive tort litigation. Between 1978 and the mid- 1980s, product liability lawsuits against vaccine makers went from …
Stem cells are bringing once wheelchair ridden people onto their feet. After receiving injections of stem cells into the matter of their brains, participants saw improvements in their speech and arm movements in addition to being able to walk again. The trial which was run by SanBio of Mountain View, California was the second to …
The harshest drug laws in Europe are found in Sweden. The amount of drug use in Sweden is generally low in comparison to other countries in Europe. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime reports, “the achievements of Sweden are proof that each government is responsible for the size of the drug problem in its …
Neurotracker, a video game designed to increase the cognitive ability of athletes is designed with simplicity in mind. In this game, the user tracks 3-D yellow spheres on the screen with their eyes as they bounce around a computer screen. The purpose of this is to allegedly prepare an athlete’s brain in a way other …
Peanut allergies are becoming more increasingly prevalent among children. As a way to combat the rising number of allergy to peanuts, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recommends introducing peanuts in the form of blended solids or powder before the age of 6 months or earlier if the child is allergy-prone. The hope …
For many parents having a child experience seizures can cause a lot of anguish. They worry about the medications they take and the side effects and are always concerned about when the next seizure will occur. Two months ago 11-year-old Emily accompanied by her mom came in for treatment of her seizures that were resistant …
This apple cider maceration is fiery due to the hot spices it contains. Fire cider is a classic herbal remedy to boost the immune system during flu and cold, stimulate circulation and enhance digestion. The finished pressed vinegar can be taken by the spoonful when coming down with a cold, used to prepare a tea with …