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Thermography breast screening — The Newest Health Screening Method There is a rising trend in women seeking out thermography as a means to monitor their breast health and keep an eye out for breast cancer. Some doctors believe that thermography may be helpful in monitoring younger women for breast cancer and detecting changes in […]

Thermography: Should You Try It?

September 13, 2021 in Health tagged health / health screening / personal wellness / physical health / prevention by Cali Naughton

back pain — If you have ever suffered from a back injury, you know that the smallest of movements have the potential to cause you intense discomfort. With a tweaked back, everyday activities like getting comfortable on the couch, sitting up in your chair, entering and exiting your car, walking to and from […]

When Your Back Pain Becomes Too Serious

August 26, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health / personal wellness / physical health by Kayla Gonzalez

cardiac rehabilitation — Most individuals who suffer from cardiovascular disease find themselves losing energy to perform day-to-day activities. To regain that energy as well as strengthen the physical, mental, and social functioning of those individuals for the long-term, a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program may be the perfect option. CR programs are not only […]

Is a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Right For You?

August 14, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged Fitness / heart health / managing stress / physical health / treatment programs by Kayla Gonzalez

seiza — What is Seiza? Based on ancient Japanese standards, Seiza is considered the formal way of sitting. The term translates to “sitting with a correct posture.” The position is characterized by neatly folded legs, an erect spine, and feet neatly tucked underneath the body. Many traditional tea ceremonies and Japanese performances […]

Sitting Seiza: What It Is and How It Can Help

August 8, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged Health Benefits / healthy living / pain relief / personal wellness / physical health by Kayla Gonzalez

Core strength is the intrinsic foundation for safe and effective activity. Photo by Szabolcs Toth on Unsplash. — Starting from the bottom… When I got my first job out of college, I had a special opportunity to work with a personal trainer at my local fitness center. Our sessions were an hour a week, and much like my actual college experience, came with lots and lots of homework. […]

Why Is it So Important to Have a Strong Core?

July 11, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged Fitness / healthy living / physical health by Cristin Dickey

health information — The internet has provided many great benefits and one of the best is constant access to information. If you have a health concern, you can do a quick Google search and get millions of results. The only downside is that the internet allows anyone to contribute. This means a good […]

How to Find Health Information You Can Trust

July 9, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged education / health / online safety / physical health / social media by Kayla Gonzalez

Ultrasound. Microplastics have been found in the human placenta. — Microplastics were found in human placentas for the first time. While it has been made clear that plastic is a problem within our environment, a new study sheds light on the alarming news that plastic is also invading the placenta and likely the developing baby. This is a concerning revelation […]

Microplastics Found in Placentas During Study

July 7, 2021 in life tagged health / health risk / physical health / pregnancy by Cali Naughton

weather — You may have heard an older person claim that they can “feel it in their bones” when the weather is about to change. It seems like just a silly saying, but can the weather really impact your joints? How weather affects joints There have been countless studies that have attempted […]

Can the weather really affect your joints?

June 27, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged environment / physical health / weather by Kayla Gonzalez

Optogenetics, the study of genetic engineering utilizing properties of light, may hold the cure to degenerative eye diseases. Photo by Hasan Albari from Pexels. — The Illuminated Brain Many of the greatest minds in the world have been hard at work for generations pushing back against merciless chronic conditions. Now, cures against cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, major depressive disorder, psychosis, and myriad more are closer to reality than ever before. How? The answer lies in optogenetics, […]

Breakthrough Optogenetics Test Helps Blind Patient “See” Using Algae Proteins

June 8, 2021 in life / Uncategorized tagged eye health / physical health / technology by Cristin Dickey

Forest Bathing — Forest bathing is a practice that may help reduce stress and restore our sense of calm. The modern-day lifestyle tends to encourage overworking and spending inordinate amounts of time in front of screens whether at work or at home. This has led to many mental health concerns as well as […]

Reducing Stress: Forest Bathing

June 4, 2021 in Health / life tagged healthy living / managing stress / mental health / nature / physical health by Cali Naughton