The man who made (and kept) 70 New Year’s Resolutions
Most people make New Year’s resolutions to become a better person, but one 18th century minister made 70 resolutions designed to mold himself into, not…
Month: January 2017
Making your resolutions successful!
Two words sum up New Year’s Resolutions: Faith and Gym. According to LifeWay Research, a 2015 study show that 57 percent of Americans made a health…
Martin Luther King, Jr., birth anniversary Jan. 16 Leaving the ivory tower behind
On January 16 we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a man of God, teacher, leader and world changer. Dr. King’s best remembered…
Ring in the New Year with ancient bells
Let the bells ring out to welcome 2017! Ringing bells is a tradition so ancient that for millennia they have heralded news and celebration. Bells are so…
Implant may solve paralysis
Partially paralyzed Rhesus monkeys can now walk, thanks to a brain implant. The device is designed to send messages from the brain to an implant in the…
App detects atrial fibrillation
People who have a heart arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation now have a less-invasive way to track the condition. All it takes is a smart phone and an…
Tech improves hearing aids
Made-for-Apple technology is improving the function of hearing aids. People with hearing aids can now stream audio directly into their hearing aids, from…
Alcohol influences stroke rate, study finds
A review of data from 27 studies, suggests that one or two drinks per day is linked with lower risk of stroke. On the other hand, more than two drinks…
Views on safety of painkiller Tramadol are changing
As the opioid addiction issue becomes more prominent, it appears that medical professionals are changing their opinions on how addictive certain…
New 3D-printing could reduce diabetic foot problems
A new insole created through 3D printing could reduce foot injuries and problems for people with diabetic neuropathy. A German company, LAUF, is creating…