The brain is like a muscle, so exercise it more often
The mainstream view in neuroscience today is that the living brain is actually neuroplastic, meaning its circuits are constantly changing in response to…
Month: May 2016
Tracking vegetable trends
Nutritionists at Tufts University say that, although American farmers, who are responsible for four-fifths of the vegetables we eat, produced 5 percent…
Zika virus is tied to a neurological disorder
Research leading to a vaccine? Zika virus is tied to a neurological disorder Zika virus is a disease that is spread by a virus to people, primarily…
Telemedicine for vision screening
People with diabetes should be screened for diabetic retinopathy once a year, but most are not. A new study in reported in JAMA Ophthalmology shows that…
One-minute immunity boost
A study by the Thrombosis Research Institute in London shows that taking a one-minute cold shower can help to ward off illnesses. The researchers found…
Actually taking vacation days
Health in the News Actually taking vacation days Last year, LinkedIn joined the ranks of other tech companies by offering employees unlimited time off….
Five food rules for a long and healthy life
It’s National Nutrition Month, a good time to re-evaluate your eating habits, as well as those of your loved ones. The good news? Research by Laura Dixon,…
Exercise, psychology can bring relief for back pain
For patients who have not been successful with treatments like surgery and narcotic pills, doctors are trying a new approach for treating back pain. In…
Spring for a salad in the merry month of May
Food Revolution Day on May 20 is a worthy addition to our May observations. Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver initiated this global campaign in 2012 to inspire…
Behind the wheel .. CAUTION!
The National Safety Council cites many reasons for the big increase in traffic deaths during 2015. In spite of all the safety features on today’s cars,…