Health

Have you ever just lost your train of thought while you’re in the middle of an activity? Or maybe you’re caught up in conversation when suddenly you have trouble remembering that darn word or detail that just slipped out of reach. These events are common as you get older. But if your thinking has been affected suddenly…

Senescence is a response to stress in which damaged cells terminate normal growth cycles to prevent dysfunctional cells from reproducing. Senescence is a vital cellular process involved in embryonic development, wound healing, and cancer immunity; [1] however, the accumulation of senescent cells is associated with diseases of aging such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s…

You’ve just been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). But you heard your doctor mention another word, too — either “obstructive” or “nonobstructive.” So, naturally, you’re curious what these terms mean and, more importantly, what they mean for you. There are two main types of HCM: obstructive and nonobstructive. These types have a lot in common, but they…

Runny nose, itchy eyes, brain-rattling sneezes … ah, spring has sprung! Allergy and clinical immunology specialists Frank Eidelman, MD, and DeVon Preston, MD, explain what can make spring allergies so brutal — and how you can manage all that sneezing, wheezing, itching and sniffling. Why your allergies are so bad in the spring What is it about…

All living organisms follow an internal rhythm regulated by blue light – the blue wavelengths in sunlight. This mechanism has been identified in bacteria, plants, insects and also in humans. And researchers are constantly discovering interesting new connections. Inside our bodies and in every cell, biological clocks are continuously ticking away that tell us whether…

Whether your pain has just come on or you’ve lived with it for years, these tried-and-tested self-help steps can bring you relief. Get some gentle exercise Simple, everyday activities like walking, swimming, gardening and dancing can ease some of the pain directly by blocking pain signals to the brain. Activity also helps lessen pain by stretching stiff and…

Carbohydrates are an important nutrient we use for fuel. Foods containing carbohydrates form part of a healthy, balanced diet for many people. There are lots of confusing messages about foods containing carbohydrate. Foods that contain carbohydrate provide us with energy, vitamins, minerals and fibre which are important for health.  Carbohydrates are the nutrients in food…