We like our stuff. When we run out of room for it in our attics, basements, and garages, we rent more storage. The impulse to accumulate things may be a genetic leftover from the days of our ancestors...
Jun
2017
30
We live in a 24-hour world that, thanks to technology, never has to go dark. But there is a thing as too much light—too much blue light. Blue light isn’t always bad. It’s what makes the sky blue. The ...
Jun
2017
23
Are you suddenly a little more sensitive—to sunlight? Some medications, foods, and skin care products can cause photosensitivity, an increased reaction to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun that can...
Jun
2017
16
When retirees experience an accidental fall, it is common for them to try to hide it or downplay the seriousness. Too many people falsely believe that if they are upfront about their accidental falls ...
Jun
2017
09
Dogs possess an amazing ability to sniff out changes in human physiology, even drawing attention to diseases such as cancer. Their ability to detect low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and alert humans in ...
Jun
2017
02
Someday doctors may be able to screen for Alzheimer’s using a simple scratch and sniff test, according to two Columbia University studies. Dr. William Kreisl, a neurologist at Columbia University, and...
May
2017
26
A recent CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) study notes the prevalence of arthritis and the opportunities that are available to decrease pain and improve function. When people with arthr...
May
2017
19
Good news for grape lovers. A recent, double-blind controlled study finds eating grapes twice daily may reduce effects of early memory decline, and help prevent Alzheimer’s. The study included p...
May
2017
12
A brand new study finds that shedding those extra pounds can take a load off of the knees. Excess weight puts a strain on the knees that can result in osteoarthritis and possibly the need for joint re...
May
2017
07
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted warning letters addressed to 14 U.S.-based companies illegally selling more than 65 products that fraudulently claim to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure ca...