Proof that Memories May Be Inherited
New research from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta suggests that memories can hitch a ride on DNA and be passed on to...
5-Minute Health Tip: Snack on Seaweed Rich in Fucoidan
Let’s take a tip from the Japanese and snack on seaweed as much as we can “stomach.” Japanese life expectancy ranks among the highest...
Do We Really Need 7-8 Hours of Sleep a Night?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans face a hazardous public health problem—too little sleep! The CDC recommends 7-8 hours...
CRE: a New Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug
There is a new antibiotic-resistant superbug on the loose and health care officials are worried that if it decides to infiltrate areas outside of...
Cannabis Safety for Chronic Pain
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain. Medical cannabis has shown promising potential as a...
Ginger for Allergies
A new animal-based study published online in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry shows that ginger for allergies may be a promising treatment for seasonal...
Yoga for Arthritis
Arthritis inflicts pain and stiffness on the joints of 1 out of every 5 American adults, and most of them are under 65. If...
Acupuncture May Help Treat Hot Flashes
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine researchers have shown that acupuncture may be an effective way to treat hot flashes in breast cancer survivors.
Breast...
Side Sleeping May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
We’re all familiar with the havoc a poor night’s sleep can wreak on our health and well-being. Memory and concentration are compromised, we are...
The Link Between Coffee and Colon Cancer
We’ve got another reason not to feel guilty for loading up on caffeinated coffee. Researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston found that...