Can Taking the Stairs Have Anti-aging Potential?
We all can understand as a general rule, exercise or increased physical activity is good for us. Science has shown that increased physical activity can play a major role in longevity by its systemic impact on the body’s ability to create more energy by utilizing the pathways that produce it in the first place. The […]
Movement Disorders Linked to Iron Buildup in Brain
There exists a condition caused by a gene mutation that results in the body absorbing too much iron. This state of imbalance leads to tissue damage to the liver, heart conditions and diabetes. The disorder is called hereditary hemochromatosis. The previous research findings on hereditary hemochromatosis are conflicting in that they suggest the brain is […]
Mother’s Social Behavior in Child Brain Development
Researchers for quite sometime have delved into finding the answers to why some people get mental health issues while others not so much. It’s the never-ending question of nature vs nurture. One side immersed in finding answers from the collection of biological statistical research data gathered from clinical studies over many years. While the other […]
Can Being Busy Be Healthy ?
One thing is for sure nowadays, we all seem to be extremely busy. Our work, school and home schedules are full to the brim as we all complain about our level of commitments and daily activities on our “to-do” list. Americans begrudge how fast the days seem to go by. How quickly the hours pass […]
Differences of Conventional and Complementary Medicine
Conventional medicine is considered modern western allopathic medicine. It is the most common medicine in practice used today throughout the country. Complimentary medicine represents a diverse group of healing based practices that have been in existence for hundreds of years throughout the world. Complimentary and alternative medicine or (CAM) refers to treatments and practices that […]
What is Dyslexia ?
Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects a persons learning ability in processing information from reading and writing. A person with dyslexia can struggle with processing graphic symbols and sounds of words along with word recognition, spelling and the ability to match the correct letters to sounds. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability and […]
Bipolar Disorder and OCD Symptoms and Treatments
Bipolar disorder is a mood dysregulation condition that results in extreme changes in behavior due to dramatic shifts in moods from feelings of happiness to severe sadness. Those with OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by repetitive behaviors and fixated obtrusive thoughts. Research shows that those people who experience both conditions […]
ADHD and Eating Disorders
ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects children and adults of all ages and sexes. It is a condition which mainly results in having difficulties with impulse control, hyper-activity and attention. Research indicates those with ADHD have higher percentage rates of having certain eating disorders. The finding was reported in a 2018 study which […]
What is the Hippocampus ?
The hippocampus is a word taken from Greek, meaning “seahorse” because of its shape. It describes a major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates. Humans and other mammals have two hippocampi, one on each side of the brain. The hippocampus plays an important part in the limbic system, while having a primary […]
What Stem Cells Reveal About Autism
Autism (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by social and communication interaction difficulties, along with repetitive and restrictive behavioral patterns. About 15-20% of ASD cases are a result of specific genetic mutations while most ASD cases don’t show genetic causation. Scientists from Rutgers examined stem cells from patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) […]