The human foot is one of the most complex body parts we have: just one foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles. But we tend to take our feet for granted. They’re chiefly responsible for numerous daily tasks, but until we experience a problem or feel foot pain, we’re likely to…
As we all know, diet and exercise are they key elements to reaching our fitness goals. You may have the exercise part down, but are you really eating as well as you could? Many people find that preparing their meals ahead of time keeps them on track when it comes to following nutritional guidelines. Read…
It comes as no surprise that many experts have found evidence that air pollution could be damaging to our lungs and heart health. However, new research indicates that it also might be polluting our brains. Researchers from Lancaster University in the U.K. set out to study the effects of pollution using the brains of 37…
It turns out that the majority of hospitals are not prepared against the threat of hackers. According to a Spyglass Consulting Group survey released earlier this week, a whopping 82% of hospitals question their ability to protect their mobile devices, patient data, and infrastructure from cyber attacks. They are cautious over the threats posed by…
Advances in technology have led society to countless discoveries and new processes, such as increased efficiency in validation of the first parts in the production part-approval process, and even more incredible: self-driving cars, some of which will be run by Uber. A fleet of Fords and Volvos, capable of driving themselves, is fully equipped and…
New research has shown that women suffer from heart attacks and heart disease about a decade later than men, who lack estrogen in their system. Previous studies show that once estrogen levels drop after a woman goes through menopause, heart disease rates rapidly increased. However, in the latest research published in the Journal of the…
Your cell phone can keep you connected to friends around the world, bring you hours of enjoyment from different games and apps, and even let you catch that Pokemon you’ve been trying too hard to get at your local deli. But who knew your phone could be out to hurt you as well? It is…
New research suggests that lowering the alcohol content in beer and wine could reduce the harmful effects of drinking overall. Current estimates suggest that one in four deaths among people age 20 to 39 is connected to alcohol and that drinking accounts for 3.3 million deaths worldwide every year. By reducing the average ethanol (pure…
“There’s an app for that” has become the common response to many problems that once plagued humanity. However, that wasn’t the case until quite recently for one of the most serious life roadblocks afflicting more than 6 million women: trouble getting pregnant. Luckily, a new product has hit the market: a bracelet that connects to (you…
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., but researchers have recently completed the first phase III clinical trial for a drug that targets a specific protein linked to the progression of the disease. The protein in question is called tau, and is responsible for forming twisted fibers in the brain…
