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Life on earth is solar-powered. Our food grows thanks to sunlight, sun-grown plants release oxygen for us to breathe, and drinking water is evaporated by the sun from oceans to fall salt-free on the land. When light forms such a huge part of our existence, it’s no wonder we need to see and feel it every day. No one should underestimate the power of the light side. Why Is ... Continue Reading
Lungs are easily taken for granted. You probably don’t think about your lung health daily unless you have a condition that compromises their functioning. Every minute that you’re alive, you take 12 to 20 breaths. Your lungs work tirelessly, bringing in oxygen to power each and every one of your organs. The second your respiratory system is compromised, your life is at risk. ... Continue Reading
Winter can be a gloomy and miserable time of year for us all with the stress of holiday time and a glut of colds and flu—but for some people, winter can cause clinical depression. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD for short, can rear its ugly head during winter’s short, dark days and make you feel ill, tired, lethargic, and depressed. If you’re feeling the “winter blues” ... Continue Reading
Alzheimer's disease was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who noticed brain tissue changes in a woman back in 1906. The patient exhibited what we now recognize as the classic Alzheimer’s symptoms of memory loss, out-of-character behavior, and difficulties with language. Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects one in ten Americans over the age of 65. It’s a ... Continue Reading
Quick, take cover! Flu season is here! We all know what that means—we are looking toward a good few months filled with sniffling, running, stuffy noses, and wheezy, phlegmy coughs. The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It is spread by the sneezes and coughs of an infected person. People with the flu are contagious 1–2 days before ... Continue Reading
