Sleep is wonderful. The lucky among us know the pure bliss of a Saturday morning spent sleeping late, cozy and nestled deep in a comfy bed. However, sleep is also important for our health. Our bodies contain between 75 to 100 trillion cells, most of which require sleep to carry out repair processes in our…
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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six Americans becomes sick every year after consuming contaminated foods or beverages. In 2018, at least 22 foodborne illness outbreaks have been investigated by the CDC, with many more recalls and warnings being reported in the mainstream media. From romaine lettuce to whole…
Learn MoreIf you’re struggling with back pain and are seeking a solution that’ll give you long-term relief, you’ll be happy to know a chiropractic service can offer a solution. Chiropractors have the expertise and specialized training needed to effectively address different causes of back pain and offer non surgical pain management options. Whether you’re experiencing acute…
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Throughout the year, many individuals take steps to care for their overall physical health. On warm days, some go for walks or bike rides, and others spend time each week preparing healthy meals. Without realizing, by caring for our physical health, we care for our mental health as well.
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The summer of 2018 was one of the hottest — and most dangerous — on record for multiple cities and countries across the globe. The risk of heat-related syndromes (such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke) increases in such environments, yet many industries and high-exertion fields have no option but to continue their…
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On October 17, 2018, Canada ended its 95-year-old prohibition on pot: adults are now free to consume and grow cannabis without worrying about the potential legal repercussions. Considering the fact that Colorado beat the nation by nearly five years, their statistics could provide some much-needed insight into what’s to come. Let’s take a closer look. Colorful…
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As populations across the globe continue to grow (and are expected to reach 9 billion by 2050), a lot of attention has been drawn to how we will be able to feed them. One of the primary ideas that has gained planet-wide traction is the production of microgreens. Defined as “edible seedlings” that range in…
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According to a 2017 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million Americans have diabetes or pre-diabetes. In 2015, diabetes was considered to be the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. But the Obesity Society notes that the single best predictor of type 2 diabetes is being…
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Few can say they given back to the world as much as they’ve received. Arnold Aronson, one of the chief speech pathology researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota dedicated 36 years of his life to the nonprofit organization before passing away in mid-November at age 90. “His clinical, research, and scholarly contributions were enormous,”…
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It turns out all that fuss about drinking at least eight glasses of H2O a day might not hold water. There’s no doubt that water makes up the majority of our bodies and that we need plenty of it to perform basic functions like waste processing and temperature regulation. Without enough water, we can’t look…
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