Resveratrol is a naturally occurring compound designed to increase the lifespan of plants by helping them resist disease and stressors related to changes in the climate, such as too much ultraviolet light. These polyphenols are found naturally in the skin of grapes, blue and purple berries, and dark chocolate. Research indicates resveratrol has a noteworthy…
Kids Who Had Mild COVID Still Have Antibodies Months Later
Researchers have found robust antibody responses up to four months after infection in children and adolescents who had mild to asymptomatic cases of COVID-19. The study found that the children and adolescents who previously had COVID-19 developed antibody responses capable of neutralizing the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Further, these responses were comparable or superior to those observed…
Enjoy a Chemical-Free Summer
After nearly a year and a half of being advised to stay indoors and socially distanced, people are eager to enjoy summer. “We’re going to concerts, dancing, comedy shows,” says my friend Diane Sanny, a retired dental hygienist (and a newlywed) who lives in Ashland, Oregon. “We’re looking for any excuse to be with people,…
How Stress and Depression Are Connected and the Strategy That Can Help You Cope
Chronic or long-term stress can contribute to depression, a mood disorder that can significantly interfere with most aspects of life. During the pandemic, cases of depression increased and stress is believed to be a factor. Experts say that it’s clear that chronic stress raises the incidence level of depression. This condition can cause feelings of…
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms
A significant portion of Americans have some type of vitamin deficiency, one of which is vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin vital for optimal health. Unfortunately, many of the symptoms of deficiency mimic other health conditions and so it’s often considered last in a variety of health issues. There are four known…
Top Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
There’s no shortage of stories about the therapeutic effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV), from weight management to disease prevention and treatment. This popular home remedy has also been used for hundreds of years in the kitchen as a cooking ingredient. Vinegar, after all, has had colorful uses recorded throughout history. Hippocrates used it medicinally…
EMF and Blue Light Concerns for VR Technology
Virtual reality (VR) technology first took off back in 2012. Although, did it actually ever take off? While VR has been getting better and cheaper every year, it’s still missing the necessary advances to make it mainstream. Bulky headsets and relatively complex technology keep VR from being the next smartphone or TV set equivalent. While…
Treating Canker Sores With Honey
What works better against aphthous ulcers? Honey applied with a cotton swab three times a day after meals was compared head-to-head against an over-the-counter soothing pain-relieving paste and a prescription steroid cream. We’ve known about painful aphthous ulcers, commonly referred to as canker sores, for thousands of years. “They are the most common lesion of the oral mucosa,” (the lining of our mouths) notes…
The Making of a Corporate Athlete
What skills are necessary for professional greatness? What makes someone able to perform successfully under high stress and constant change and to keep doing it over time without breaking down? As it turns out, we have lots of answers to this question, and most focus on the rewards necessary for greatness, the kind of culture…
Got a Headache From Too Much Sun? Don’t Take Tylenol
Ah, summer. Sunshine, fresh air, a romp at the beach. Ugh, summer. Sunburns, heatstroke, and those headaches that feel like someone’s using a blacksmithing anvil and hammer right inside your skull. When you have a headache, fever, or aches and pains, the easiest and quickest fix is to reach for that bottle of painkillers. One…
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