Empower Your Wellness Journey

The American Academy for Neurology has just published new physician guidelines on using Botox as a treatment for a host of neurological disorders. Most of the population recognizes Botox as a leader in the cosmetic industry, but for decades, it has been successfully used as a treatment for many chronic…

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have recently invented a battery that can be charged hundreds of thousands of times, perhaps even lasting forever. Nanowire batteries use wires that are thousands of times thinner than a single strand of human hair. In the past, these wires were too fragile…

A study recently published online in the medical journal Pediatrics suggests that parents who nag children about their weight may actually make them less likely to lose weight. “Parental perceptions may be something of a self-fulfilling prophecy,” said study co-author Angelina Sutin with the Florida State University College of Medicine…

Andy Puddicombe is a monk — but he’s nothing like you’d expect a monk to be. After studying for years in silent retreat in the Himalayas, he was formally ordained as a Buddhist monk. Now, you can find him in Venice Beach, CA, where he has founded a successful tech…

After a rough year for Fitbit Inc., FIT stock is finally gaining some steam. When Fitbit unveiled its smartwatch, the “Fitbit Blaze” in January, the company’s stock immediately plummeted as investors were not impressed, expecting something closer to Apple’s smartwatch. In fact, FIT stock dropped 18% over the few days…

Children need to stay active — especially American children, for whom the looming obesity crisis poses a very real threat. Experts recommend that children participate in muscle training and bone strengthening activities at least three times a week, including activities like jump roping and gymnastics. Public and private agencies have…