Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

How many languages can you speak? If your answer is more than one, you’re likely to fare better against Alzheimer’s disease than those who are monolingual. The latest findings suggest that people with Alzheimer’s disease who are also bilingual perform better in short term and long term memory tests. Furthermore, brain scans reveal less severe ...click here to read more

Back pain lasting for three or more months is considered chronic, and as constant pain is a disruption to daily activity, researchers set out to examine the effectiveness of yoga in treating this condition. The research was conducted by the Cochrane Complementary Medicine at the Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Maryland, and was published ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints instead of foreign bodies like germs and bacteria, creating inflammation. Approximately 1.5 million Americans have RA, and women are three times more likely to develop it than men. Continue reading to learn more about rheumatoid arthritis, including symptoms, treatments, and risk ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Is it spring yet? Why is winter taking so long?! And the sad part is, there’s still quite some time to go until it’s all over. But before the spring’s back, we’re all left contemplating whether we should hibernate like a bear. If you are into winter sports, you’re probably out snowboarding, skating, ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have developed new tools to help doctors predict the 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The team has created a set of risk charts specific to 182 countries that can help assess the future risk of cardiovascular disease events, including heart attack and stroke. These ...click here to read more

An issue in the cell disposal system, which keeps the mitochondria of brain cells healthy, could be contributing to the development of Parkinson’s disease. Research from the University of Nottingham has found a link between issues in the cell’s disposal system and faulty mitochondria, which could add to the death and dysfunction of brain cells. ...click here to read more

“Stand up straight!” Most of us have heard this command at one point during our childhood. Strangely though, most young children start out with pretty good postures. It’s us adults that need a good reminder about posture, as well as a set of exercises to right the many years of terrible posture that can seriously ...click here to read more

Over 50 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis and bone fractures, making prevention methods a focus and putting exercise benefits in the spotlight. A recent hip hop study—no not the music, we literally mean hopping—has shed some light on how to reduce fracture risk, specifically fractures from osteoporosis. The study, conducted through a special mapping ...click here to read more