Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Research from the University of Eastern Finland has shown that personalized physical therapy regimens tailored to the patient can improve symptoms of lower back pain better than generalized physical therapy can. The majority of patients suffering from lower back pain do not get a specific diagnosis, meaning their treatment is generalized and may not fix ...click here to read more

Stem cells collected from human fat have been found to be more stable than others and may be useful in anti-aging treatments, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. These cells – called adipose-derived stem cells, or ASCs – have been found to make more proteins ...click here to read more

We’ve often been told to eat our fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced and healthy diet, as they provide us with essential nutrients to keep our bodies healthy. However, new research from the University of Otago in New Zealand has shown that consuming fresh produce can also boost mental health and increase motivation ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Who doesn’t love pancakes? They’re fluffy, delicious, and you can get super creative with toppings. From maple syrup to Nutella, whipped cream or even fresh fruit, the possibilities of how you can enjoy your pancakes are endless. The problem with pancakes is that A) they can be quite time consuming to make in ...click here to read more

New research from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Health System has shown that when it comes to treating new-onset acute lower back pain, a placebo works just as well as diazepam (Valium). This conclusion was reached after emergency room patients who were treated with either a combination of naproxen—a nonsteroidal inflammatory drug—and diazepam or ...click here to read more

Anti-smoking public service announcements that utilize fear and guilt to convince smokers to quit may be less effective than softer, nostalgia-based announcements, according to a new study from Michigan State University. The use of nostalgia-evoking imagery and content is often used to promote and sell consumer items, and researchers set out to determine if this ...click here to read more

Scientists at Emory University have found an extract capable of neutralizing antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria within the berries of the Brazilian peppertree. This plant is a weed found commonly in warm climates, including U.S. states like Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and California, though it is native to South America. The Brazilian peppertree has been used in ...click here to read more

A new study from Carnegie Mellon University has found that marital status can affect your stress level. Cortisol, the stress hormone, was measured in participants of various marital statuses, and it was found that those who were currently married had lower stress levels than those who were divorced, widowed, or had never been married. Researchers ...click here to read more