The importance of sleep and how it affects different age groups
This time of year most of us enjoy the extra hour of sleep as we get as we turn our clocks back, but it’s not nearly enough to...
Study shows link between breast symmetry and eating disorders
Does breast size and shape matter? When it comes to eating disorders, the answer is “yes,” according to a study just published in the Journal of Plastic and...
New research confirms running will not ruin your knees
Regular running at any age does not ruin your knees and may prevent the development of osteoarthritis in the knees, according to new research presented at the American...
Falls cause of most head injuries in young children
Falls are the most common cause of head injuries in children under the age of 2, according to a new study.
Previous studies have shown that traumatic brain...
Just four minutes of activity can improve behavior in kids
There has been heightening concerns about the cascade of misdiagnoses of mental disorders of kids such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with prescriptions of dangerous drugs such as ritalin...
Brain benefits can be gained if you just get moving
While psychiatric drugs and other psychiatric interventions consistently cause harm to the human brain, as reported on by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, there are natural interventions...
Dietary cocoa flavanols may reverse memory decline
There are deep concerns about the possibility of losing our ability to remember things well as we age.
Columbia University Medical Center reported dietary flavanols have been shown to...
Eliminating lower back pain through exercise
Many people are dealing with low back today including men and women of all ages. However, men are dealing with low back pain far more frequently than women,...
New study compares invasive to noninvasive prenatal screening
Prenatal testing can determine genetic abnormalities at early stages of pregnancy. These tests allow the pregnant woman the ability to explore options. Noninvasive testing, usually involving a blood...
Learning may be improved by mental rest and reflection
People are often advised to get adequate rest to stay healthy. The University of Texas at Austin reported that a new study shows mental rest and reflection also...