Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

One in four American adults experience disability due to arthritis, according to a recent report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Approximately 54 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis and the number of those disabled by it has risen by 20 percent in ...click here to read more

New research has discovered a link between migraines and the risk of arterial tears in the neck—a factor that can increase the danger of stroke. Tears to the arteries in the neck are known as arterial dissection, and while a relationship has been found between this condition and migraines, the probability of developing it is ...click here to read more

Brain training games may be effective for treating nerve damage caused by chemotherapy, according to a new study. Ninety-six percent of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy experience chronic chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) within the first month of beginning treatment. This condition causes symptoms such as burning, tingling, pain, loss of feeling, and most commonly occurs in ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, You may recall that a few posts back I discussed top health trends in 2017. One of those trends was going more natural when it comes to makeup. You may have noticed that many celebrities are baring it all by taking photos of themselves without any makeup, and there was even a movement ...click here to read more

A new study has found that cities with the most noise pollution also have higher rates of hearing loss, suggesting that urban noise and hearing loss are linked. Fifty large cities were ranked based on their noise level and rate of hearing loss and it was found that high-decibel areas like New Delhi, Cairo, and ...click here to read more

Smelly urine can be caused by many different factors, but most of them are non-threatening and can be addressed with simple solutions. While most of the time you can overlook the smelly odor of your urine (especially if it’s a temporary incident), in some cases, smelly urine is actually indicative of a serious health problem. ...click here to read more

While the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating chronic pain has been well-documented, researchers have yet to discover exactly why this procedure offers pain relief. Now, a new study published in the journal Brain has suggested that acupuncture may remap the brain and cause physiological changes that aid in pain management. Using neuroimaging and sham acupuncture ...click here to read more

A review of some recent health fads has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that identifies some of the cons associated with juicing, coconut oil, and gluten-free diets. Dr. Andrew Freeman, co-chair of the American College of Cardiology’s Lifestyle and Nutrition Work Group, explained the need for this review: “There ...click here to read more