Tag: Health Conditions

Cancer, Dementia Deaths Up in Australia Following Pandemic Years

Australia in 2022 has so far seen an increase in deaths from cancer, dementia, and diabetes. The findings from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) come after elective surgeries were suspended during the pandemic years over concerns hospitals could not cope with the volume of extra patients. The ABS found 75,593 deaths occurred since the start…


The Beginning of Autumn: East Versus West

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…


Acne Breakout Location Corresponds to Other Health Conditions—Here’s What to Know

In Western medicine, acne is considered a skin condition where the pores of the skin become blocked by hair, sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells. Traditional Chinese medicine looks deeper at the root cause of the skin condition: an experienced Chinese traditional medicine practitioner can identify the underlying internal organ issues by looking at the…


Researchers Developing ‘Game-Changer’ Blood Test to Identify Concussions

Researchers from the University of Queensland are attempting to develop a new blood test that would have global implications for identifying and diagnosing a concussion. The research project is a partnership between the University of Queensland, World Rugby, Rugby Australia, Qscan, Trajan and Sonic Health. To identify biomarkers in the blood that are indicative of a…


Is Your “Normal” Thyroid Test Hiding the Source of Your Depression?

Do you have one or more of the following symptoms? Unexplained weight gain or loss Swelling, puffiness Low energy, depressed mood Racing heart, anxiety Lethargy, sleeplessness Digestive disturbances, constipation or loose stools Brain fog, forgetfulness Aching muscles, cramps Hair loss, thinning Dry skin, brittle nails If so, you could be among the nearly 200 million…


How Many Steps a Day (and How Fast) to Lengthen Your Life?

There’s an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease, and cancer: Start walking. Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes a real difference, new research affirms, but even fewer will pay big dividends. No matter how many you log, however, step up your pace for the biggest benefit. For every 2,000…


Seniors, This Daily Routine May Keep You Sharper, Happier

Older adults who rise and shine early every day may have sharper minds and fewer depression symptoms, a new study suggests. The researchers found that U.S. adults aged 65 and older who typically got up early — before 7 a.m. — then stayed active throughout the day performed better on tests of memory and thinking…


Is This Ubiquitous Toxic Metal Lowering Men’s Sperm Counts?

Does aluminum, a toxic metal that has become so common it can found in things we eat and use everyday, have an impact on sperm count? Does it contribute to low sperm production among other ailments?  Falling sperm counts and rising infertility are phenomena that have been observed for decades in the developed world. Today,…


How Do Hormones Affect My Teen’s Brain?

You’ve heard of the terrible twos. Then there’s the tumultuous teens. That’s when the surge of hormones affect the teenage brain, impacting their behavior, mood, and decision-making skills. It is a time of great emotional growth, a time to practice patience, and most of all, a normal part of the life cycle that will eventually pass….


Digestive Diseases—Gallstones

What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material, usually made of cholesterol or bilirubin, that form in your gallbladder. Gallstones can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. The gallbladder can make one large gallstone, hundreds of tiny stones, or both small and large stones. When gallstones block the bile ducts of your biliary tract,…