When winding down from a day spent at work in front of the computer, many people watch television, read an ebook, or scroll through their phone in bed. All those activities mean exposure to blue light, which may impact our health in ways we never considered. What is blue light? Visible light is made up […]
When winding down from a day spent at work in front of the computer, many people watch television, read an ebook, or scroll through their phone in bed. All those activities mean exposure to blue light, which may impact our health in ways we never considered. What is blue light? Visible light is made up […]
Breast cancer is the cancer with the highest incidence among women, regardless of race or ethnicity, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Many people are aware of the disease, but not what they can do to reduce their risk. “We strongly encourage women to take steps to reduce their risk of breast cancer,” […]
Breast cancer is the cancer with the highest incidence among women, regardless of race or ethnicity, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). More than 232,000 people were diagnosed with the disease in 2013, the most recent year for which numbers are available. Many people are aware of the disease, but not what they […]
It’s 9 p.m. The kids are finally asleep, the kitchen is (sort of) clean, the dishwasher is running and the last email has been sent. And, there you are on the couch, with the remote in one hand and a bag of chips or bowl of ice cream in the other. You’re not hungry, but […]
In 2012, the National Institute on Drug Abuse released the results of a study on the effects of physical activity on cocaine-addicted rats. The animals were put on a forced abstinence from the drug, but were given access to an exercise wheel. The researchers found that the more time the rats spent on that wheel, […]
Do you ever… Leak urine during or after physical activity, such as running, lifting or standing up? Experience a sudden strong urge to empty your bladder? Urinate more than eight times in a day? While out in public, do you know where every bathroom is located? Experience pelvic or bladder pain and/or pressure? Experience chronic […]
It was 2008 and basketball phenom Elena Delle Donne, now the star forward and reigning MVP of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, was entering her sophomore year at the University of Delaware. She was hoping to build on the success of her freshman season when she averaged close to 27 points a game and was named […]
In the ongoing search for the next great secret to better health — hello coconut oil, kale and juice cleanses — we often overlook the power of that one inexpensive and hugely beneficial ingredient that we use all day long: water. Everyone knows it’s important to drink a lot of the wet stuff, but that’s […]
Dad’s behavior began to change in 2010. He was always a quiet, reserved man, but his demeanor transformed and his communication lessened. As a family, we became very concerned when Dad began to forget things like his route home from church or picking Mom up from the train. He became withdrawn and seemed depressed. Changes […]
