One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture. Each year […]
Most of us would appreciate a lot of good luck any time of the year. Some cultures believe that certain foods start the year off in the right direction. Beans, round foods and noodles seem to be high on the list, as well as lucky desserts! Now who wouldn’t feel lucky to enjoy the best […]
December seems to be the best smelling season of all! The variety of spices and flavors make us fell warm and loved. Walk into a friend or relative’s home and the scents transport us into times of enjoyable experiences, places and memories. And all of these spices are healthy for us. Well of course most […]
I recently learned about battery operated light bulbs. Since then it seems not many people know about them. Did you? I knew about LED lighting, but not as a rechargeable light bulb. They charge continuously when screwed into the light fixture. No need for external charging unit. Here are the facts about their LED technology. […]
The world’s oldest person died in Japan at the age of 119. Kane Tanaka from Japan is believed to have been the world’s oldest person. She was born on January 2, 1903. Tanaka was confirmed by Guinness World Records in 2019 as the oldest living person. She died of old age at a hospital in […]
There is a fascinating and exceedingly important area of medicine that most of us have not been exposed to at any level of medical care. We have been working with an integrative oncologist in Illinois who does chrono modulated chemo therapy. This is how I first learned about its benefits. It is much easier for […]
Every time we have daylight savings time, many people have problems adjusting their internal sleep/wake cycles. The recent time change seems to have sent many people to their supplement stores to buy up all the sleep supplements available. This condition is similar to jet lag. Our bodies have cycles known as circadian rhythms. We need […]
The benefits of writing your daily thoughts in a journal can be very beneficial. Daily writing can reduce stress as well. Helping you move forward in your personal and academic growth. IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH The act of taking pen to paper can help you relax. manage anxiety and cope with depression. For those who can […]
Ulcerative colitis is a condition in which the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum becomes inflamed. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn disease is a related condition. CAUSES The cause is unknown. People with this condition sometimes have problems with their immune system. However, it is not clear if […]
Aloe Vera is a cactus-like plan that grows in hot, dry climates. In the United States, aloe is grown in Florida, Texas and Arizona. The name Aloe is derived from the Arabic works “Alloeh” meaning shinning bitter substances while “vera” is Latin meaning true. It contains various minerals and vitamins. It has got various properties […]
