Do you know flu propaganda when you see it? As Dr. Robert Scott Bell, of The Robert Scott Bell Show, contends, the great “flu fear” propaganda campaign is in full swing already. Indeed, it seems the push to make people afraid and go get their flu shots starts earlier every year. U.S. health officials recently revealed […]
In the past years, there has been an increased interest in juicing, allowing more people to get their daily nutritional needs. Some tropical fruits that are commonly used for making juices include persimmon, orange, and pineapple. A study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Lavras looked into the possibility of combining these fruits […]
For many people, losing your eyesight is one of the strongest signs that you’re getting older. When you realize that you can no longer see as well as you once did, it’s easy to pass this off as a typical effect of aging, but the truth is that age-related macular degeneration, although common, can be […]
It’s the start of pomegranate season in the U.S., which means a lot of kitchens (and shirts) in the country are bound to become bloody — thanks to the fruit’s uncanny ability to stain any surface. It’s still no reason to give up on cracking open a fresh pomegranate, given its health benefits far outweigh […]
Is a decline in mental ability and cognitive function just a normal part of getting older? Medical advancements have resulted in an aging population and subsequently an increase in age-related mental health problems like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Though it is a commonly touted belief that this type of severe cognitive decline […]
If you are looking for a diet that’s not only delicious and easy to prepare but is also good for your health and the environment, the Mediterranean diet is the right one for you. Adherence to this type of diet is environmentally-friendly because it lowers environmental cost, according to a study published in the journal Public […]
More and more studies are pointing to the benefits of adding aspirin to conventional cancer treatment. A new review examines this available research and asks the question: is it “time to share [the] evidence and decision-making with patients?” Can a simple pill of aspirin help treat cancer? A new review investigates. Peter Elwood, of the […]
People mostly associate RA with swollen and painful joints. However, for many people with RA that is only one of the symptoms they face. RA is a chronic condition that causes inflammation throughout the body. This inflammation can lead to joint pain and stiffness, swelling, and decreased joint mobility. RA can also affect the eyes, […]
Recent research led by Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, finds that the brain generates speech sounds in a similar way to how it controls hand and arm movements. The finding brings closer the day when people who are paralyzed — such as individuals with “locked-in syndrome” — will be able to speak through a “brain-machine […]
A new study published in the journal Neuropsychologia examines this paradox and what role our brains may play in maintaining it. The American Heart Association (AHA) state that we only need 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise each week to improve health. However, in June, National Health Statistics Reports revealed […]