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Body art may soon serve a function far beyond any personal statement or aesthetic appeal. Research into smart tattoos could revolutionize basic medical diagnostics, with the possibility of replacing some blood tests with patches of chemical-reactive ink.“Smart tattoos,” made with high-tech, chemical-reactive ink, could someday replace some common diagnostics. Research has been underway for combining...
6/10/2020 7:00:00 AM
Eat your veggies, move daily, avoid smoking and excess alcohol — these are considered to be the basis of a healthy lifestyle. Well, there may need to be another surprising addition to that list. A canine companion can help improve overall wellbeing and it isn’t just about the good company.The addition of a dog to the household could improve the health of their caregivers. Dog ownership has been associated...
6/10/2020 7:00:00 AM
Would you be able to tell a COVID-19 infection from a cold or the flu? The coronavirus has shown itself to be a formidable foe, creating a vast spectrum of disease that can affect people in some surprising ways. Often, COVID-19 is a lot more than a bad cough and fever but the news has been so overwhelming that many of us are still unaware of the myriad symptoms, making it difficult to know. It’s important...
6/9/2020 7:00:00 AM
It’s a kick of heat. It might make you sneeze. Black pepper is an American kitchen staple that just happens to have a multitude of healthy properties. Who knew? Black pepper has many surprising health properties that may provide some pretty impressive benefits. Some of these include anti-inflammatory properties, stabilizing blood sugar, fighting cancer, increasing nutrient absorption, antioxidant properties...
6/8/2020 4:29:18 PM
Mornings can be difficult, even on the best of days. On the bad ones just getting the body out of bed can feel like an epic feat. What can be done to get yourself moving a little faster when all you want to do is hit the snooze button and roll over? Let's look at some ideas to cut the drag and energize the slowest mornings. Why Is It So Hard to Wake Up? That grogginess we feel when we first wake up...
6/5/2020 7:00:00 AM
The advice on drinking and health seems to be constantly in flux. You may have heard a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away. But is this information still valid? The most recent research has us asking, “Is it time to give up that nightly cocktail?” A recent study out of the University of Washington indicates that drinking any amount of alcohol may be harmful to our health. This advice is contradictory...
6/5/2020 7:00:00 AM
Most of us depend on our eyesight in nearly everything we do. And we might not realize how much we use our eyes until our vision begins to fail. Macular degeneration causes more vision loss among older U.S. residents than any other health issue, so it’s important to know the warning signs as early intervention may help.Macular degeneration is the biggest cause of age-related vision loss in the United...
6/5/2020 7:00:00 AM
Roughly 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines, an often painful condition that can leave sufferers wiped out for days. Their frequency can depend on a number of factors, with one of the biggest being sleep. About half of all migraine sufferers report disrupted sleep as a headache trigger. Pinpointing Migraine Triggers About half of all migraine sufferers report poor sleep quality...
6/3/2020 4:58:03 PM
In early April, a report surfaced from South Korea that health officials there saw positive test results from nearly 100 patients who had previously recovered from COVID-19 and had tested negative. Were these patients reinfected? Was this a relapse or a reactivation of the virus? Could faulty testing be to blame? Scientists and doctors all over the world began investigating. Some Test Positive for...
6/3/2020 7:00:00 AM
Peppermint oil might be one of the most versatile essential oils out there, with uses ranging from health and beauty to aromatherapy. Most people enjoy the smell, it can add a cooling, tingly quality to lotions or creams, and food-grade mixtures can even be used in cooking. Health Benefits of Peppermint Oil Peppermint oil can be used internally or topically for a myriad of minor health issues. Let’s...
5/28/2020 5:03:42 PM