Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease that kills nerve cells and tissue in the brain, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, think and plan. Ultimately, those with the disease will lose their ability to communicate, recognize family and friends and care…
About 33 million Americans in all age groups experience varying degrees of dry eye symptoms. The symptoms may include dryness, grittiness, irritation, burning and even the seeming contradiction of excessive watering or tearing. Untreated dry eye symptoms can also lead to…
You probably don’t think about your breath that often. It’s always there, in the background, when you need it. But paying more attention to how you’re breathing can make a big impact on your stress levels. When you’re stressed or anxious, your breathing tends…
Almost everybody is attached to a phone, laptop or tablet these days. And while it’s great to have everything instantly at your fingertips, our attachment to these screens is literally killing us. One of the biggest issues is how excessive…
Neurologic disorders cover a vast array of health issues. Everything from headaches to seizures, strokes to Alzheimer’s disease, and a whole lot of stuff in between, fall under the category of neurologic disorders. According to the World Health Organization, nearly…
As we transition from National Stress Awareness Month to Healthy Vision Month, it is important to keep in mind that controlling stress is one of the ways to maintain healthy vision. And while you may not want to hear it,…
The next time you’re in a wide open field, pasture or meadow dotted with beautiful yellow dandelions, know that these prolific little delights are not only beautiful, but packed with nutrition and offer a host of healthy benefits. Let’s explore…
Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day was founded in 1970, by Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin Senator, who had become particularly concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. Since it’s first observance, Earth Day…
Allergies, seasonal or otherwise, is one of the biggest health issues that people deal with in the United States. And the numbers are rising every year. Part of this is because our agricultural practices have changed drastically in the past…
We all experience stress, but we may experience it in very different ways. Because of this, there is no single definition for stress. However, the most common explanation is a physical, mental or emotional strain or tension. Stress is a…
