Transcranial electrical stimulation is increasingly being used to boost creativity. A new article reviews the ethical, legal, and social implications of this phenomenon. Electricity can be used to give our brains the ‘lightbulb’ moment. Creativity might seem like too spontaneous and too messy a process to be dictated by precise ... Read More »
Many people who have atrial fibrillation experience symptoms of mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Do particular treatments for this condition help resolve such symptoms? A new study suggests they might. A-fib is tied to psychological distress, but one treatment for this heart condition can also improve the psychological ... Read More »
Millions of commuters travel every day through metros, trains, buses, private taxis, autos and their own vehicles. Most of us have to buy something or the other while returning home. Some of us are even asked over phone to buy some groceries or some vegetables or some stationery for the ... Read More »
Carrageenan is a common food additive extracted from red seaweed. Manufacturers often use it as a thickening agent. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved the additive for use, but concerns about its safety remain. Some scientists believe that carrageenan can cause inflammation, digestive problems, such as ... Read More »
Health spas and alternative health businesses are increasingly offering foot detoxes as a way to remove toxins and heavy metals from the body. However, there is no scientific evidence to confirm that they work. People claim that it is possible to detox the feet using a range of techniques, including ... Read More »
An intramuscular injection delivers medication into a muscle. Doctors frequently use intramuscular injections to administer vaccines and certain other drugs. People with specific conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, may need to give themselves this type of injection at home. They can also ask a caregiver to help. ... Read More »
Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Doctors do not categorize Crohn’s into different stages because symptoms can vary considerably over time, which can make it unpredictable. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It is a progressive condition, which means that ... Read More »
Carbohydrates are an essential component of the diet, and many high-carb foods offer excellent health benefits. There has been a lot of negativity surrounding carbs in recent decades. However, they are one of the main nutrients that the body needs, along with protein and fats. Carbs are essential not only ... Read More »
A large clinical trial of thousands of healthy older people with no history of heart problems or stroke finds that taking a low dose of aspirin per day did not help them live a longer life free of disability or dementia. Taking daily aspirin does not contribute to a longer, ... Read More »
Timo Söderlund co-founded Global Aortic Awareness Day, which takes place yearly on September 19, after being diagnosed with aortic dissection in 2012. He spoke to us about the condition, how it changed his life, and his mission to raise awareness globally. Timo Söderlund set up an awareness day following his ... Read More »
A new study from Brazil corroborates the evidence gathered by previous research, suggesting that women with low levels of vitamin D after menopause onset have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. How do our levels of vitamin D impact our exposure to breast cancer? The National Cancer Institute (NCI) ... Read More »
A first-of-its-kind study reveals that, as we age, levels of a certain molecule increase, which silences another molecule that creates healthy bone. It also suggests that correcting this imbalance may improve bone health, possibly offering new avenues for treating osteoporosis. Senior women are at a particularly high risk of osteoporosis. ... Read More »
People who regularly eat foods with a low nutritional quality have a higher risk of developing cancer. The study authors state that more countries should now enforce food labeling that clearly specifies nutritional value. Countries need to implement better policies for food labeling so that consumers understand what they are ... Read More »
The Change begins with ME and soon becomes WE – actually just a flip of putting the foot down… A small plastic straw might be something that comes with most beverages that we order, like juice and soft drinks. Remember how many times you have kept the straws aside and ... Read More »
Having Crohn’s disease presents unique challenges for a person when it comes to eating. Some foods can make symptoms worse at times, and people may want to avoid them. People with Crohn’s are subject to “flare-ups,” which are periods of inflammation where a person has diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramping ... Read More »
Some people with type 2 diabetes need to regularly inject themselves with insulin to control their blood sugar levels. Many others can manage the condition with lifestyle and dietary changes alone or in combination with oral or other injectable medications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ... Read More »
A condition affecting the bladder or nearby parts of the body can cause painful urination. Doctors may also refer to painful urination as dysuria. Multiple potential causes for this symptom exist, and many of them are treatable. People with dysuria should make their doctor aware of any other symptoms that ... Read More »
Arthritis is a condition that happens when a joint begins to wear away or develop irritation. It can affect any joint, including the thumb. Thumb arthritis is sometimes called basal joint arthritis. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, thumb arthritis usually occurs after 40 years of age and ... Read More »
During pregnancy, the developing baby moves into several different positions. As labor approaches, some positions are safer than others. The ideal position for a fetus just before labor is the anterior position. In this position, the fetus’s head points toward the ground and they are facing the woman’s back. Most ... Read More »
Protein powder is a popular nutritional supplement. Protein is an essential macronutrient that helps build muscle, repair tissue, and make enzymes and hormones. Using protein powder may also aid weight loss and help people tone their muscles. There are many different types of protein powder, including dairy-based and plant-based powders. ... Read More »
