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Bringing Natural Ingredients Back into Skin Care
As conscious living is becoming more on-trend these days, beauty brands find themselves steering away from chemical-based concoctions. Instead, they are going back to the ancient roots of incorporating natural ingredients into their products.
Being Physically Active May Counter the Negative Effects of Poor Sleeping
While medically approved drugs can correct sleeplessness, a few studies have shown that physical activities certainly play a part in countering and correcting the adverse effects of poor sleeping.
Prebiotic Snacks May Boost Healthy Gut Bacteria In Individuals With Obesity
A growing number of consumers in America are incorporating probiotics in their diet and supplementation to optimize their immune function, mental health, and body weight.
These Are the Best Turmeric Supplements You Should Consider
Since ancient times, turmeric has been an active healing agent for several medical conditions, and people now consume it in capsule form. The turmeric plant produces the curcumin chemical, which lends the ingredient its vibrant yellow color.
What You Eat Can Affect Your Workplace Performance
A recent study has proven what we have always known and feared: eating unhealthy foods can have immediate adverse effects on the workforce.
Should You Eat a Rice Krispies Treat Before Working Out?
Rice Krispies are a favorite childhood treat. The buttery marshmallow and cereal snack just hit all the right places and is a perfect medley of sweet goodness.
Are You Torturing Yourself? Go to Bed
Sleep is a rare commodity in today’s society. Burning the midnight oil or simply the inability to get some shut-eye frequently puts a damper on our already-packed daily schedules.
The Effects of Coffee on Your Senses of Taste and Smell
All of us have a secret pick-me-up to see us through a long day of work. For some, a quick workout session or a power nap get the job done. For others, however, life is not so simple; and by “others,”
Does CBD Help You Recover From Physical Exercise?
CBD or Cannabidiol is one of the numerous and most prevalent ingredients found in cannabis (together with THC) and the hemp plant. By itself, contrary to speculations, CBD does not cause the much-feared intoxication or “high,” nor does it show any dependence potential.
Bet On Yourself: When To Turn Your Passion Project Into Your Full-Time Job
How many times have you met people ready to embrace change in a heartbeat without second-guessing their decision? Not too often, for sure. As a species, we are hardwired to interpret change as a threat and, therefore, question it; we often either resist change or avoid it altogether.
Dance Away the Pain: How Dance Can Ease the Physical and Psychological Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
One morning you wake up, and your left index finger is trembling. Another day you feel unusually stiff, and your body movements aren’t as fluid as they’ve always been.
The Olfactory System Is Our Body’s Natural Warning System
A recent study carried out by Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet indicates that the olfactory system is much more: the body’s innate warning system.
Inspire, Elevate, Uplift: An Interview with Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD
By drawing inspiration from within and from others, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD, found success in a medical field in which being a black woman is rare. She then paid it forward, creating an organization with her husband, Dr. Gregory Umphrey, that supports minority medical students.
Dr. Porter Umphrey is a neurologist with the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in neuro-oncology, focusing on tumors of the brain and spinal cord, brain metastases and neurological complications of cancer with its treatment.
Why Telehealth Is So Cost-Effective
Many patients have enjoyed easier access to professional medical and therapeutic advice due to telehealth technology, and the convenience factor is significant. But there’s another side to the value of telehealth: it’s cost-effective. So why exactly is telehealth so affordable, and will it be a better option for you and your family in 2022?
Giving Back and Moving Forward: A Life of Service with Dr. Gregory Umphrey
Some people dedicate themselves to a life of service. They choose careers and opportunities to provide services that improve and often save the lives of others. Dr. Gregory Umphrey, M.D., is one of those people. Between his medical career and ElevateMeD, a nonprofit organization he and his wife founded to help medical students, he has made life better for many.