Empower Your Wellness Journey
Could Air Pollution Lead to Alzheimer’s?
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…
The Majority of Hospitals Are Not Prepared Against Cyber Hacks, New Study Finds
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…
Uber is Ready to Roll Out Self-Driving Cars for Passengers to Ride in
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…
New Research Changes World View on Relationship Between Menopause and Heart Disease
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…
Your Cell Phone May Be Out to Get You if You Are Not Careful
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…
Lower Alcohol Content in Beer and Wine Could Reduce Harmful Effects
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…