When you’re worried and you can’t sleep — and counting your blessings instead of sheep doesn’t do the trick — there’s a likely culprit who might be to blame: your cell phone. It’s easy to scroll through your social media feeds or text friends towards the end of the day. But research shows that fiddling…
We’ve all had it (or seen someone else have it) and we all hate it: the flu. As miserable as the symptoms can be, the severity of the virus can actually cause hospitalization and even death. Since 2010, the CDC estimates that influenza has been responsible for around 710,000 trips to the hospital and up…
Scientists have officially discovered two previously unidentified molecules in mice that protect nerve cells following a traumatic brain injury. This could help reduce the number of deaths that occur because of this with the advent of new medicines that target those protective cells. The only way doctors and scientists have attempted to treat traumatic brain…
Cancer is one of the most prevalent causes of death in the United States. In 2018, it is estimated that 1,735,350 new cases will be diagnosed in this country, causing many to seek out painful and expensive treatments. Chemotherapy and radiation are the most common forms of cancer treatments, but they can have absolutely devastating…
Coffee is one of America’s favorite beverages, but it’s had its ups and downs in the wellness community. Now, a recent study may put coffee back on the A-list when it comes to healthy drinks. According to Scientific American, a group of German researchers were able to modify heart defects in mice with doses of…
Information on best practices for raising a child is always changing with new information and studies that are released. Now, due to a new study conducted by King’s College, London, and St George’s, University of London, parents may be encouraged to start feeding babies supplementary solid foods as early as three months of age, earlier…
With around 21 million women experiencing hair loss in its various forms across the country, the newly opened Mara Ray Wig Boutique in Florence, South Carolina performs an important role in the management of hair loss: looking beautiful so you can feel happy. Mara Ray Caldwell, owner of Mara Ray Wig Boutique, certainly understands what…
If you want to find a dentist for your child, the best place to start is pediatric dentistry. While many dentists will treat both children and adults, it is best to find someone who specializes in children. The process of how to be a pediatric dentist is very rigorous and you want someone who can…
Although its name is misleading, pickleball has nothing to do with the vinegary fruit: pickleball is a game for all ages. Before you go out and buy a paddle, you need to learn the ins and outs of the game, however. A U.S. sport Pickleball was invented in the mid-1960s by a group of dads…
As the United States has slowly begun expanding its awareness on issues regarding mental health, the sports sector has started to open up on the issues high-profile athletes face. As a result, the National Basketball Association has announced their first ever director of mental health. As of May 31, Dr. William Parham will be in…
