Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

A famous pop star is coming out to give mental illness a new face. The actress-turned-singer battled with bipolar disorder herself and has been very open about her struggles with eating disorders and depression. Now she wants to reach out to others in order to raise awareness and get the conversation going about mental illness. ...click here to read more

Hand arthritis can be prevented with exercise and natural remedies. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which wears out the protective cartilage found between the joints. When cartilage is worn down it allows the bones to rub together, leading to deformities and structural ...click here to read more

A new study has put a price tag on sleep deprivation. Believe it or not, it costs the U.S. workforce around $411 billion annually. That amount accounts for over two percent of the country’s GDP. Sleep deprivation leads to the loss of 1.2 million working days due to employees’ missing work or working not to ...click here to read more

Arthrosis is a disease of the bone joint – basically, the area where two bones meet, such as the knee joint, for example. It is made up of cartilage and fibrous connective tissue. When the tissue and cartilage degenerate, it is known as arthrosis. Over time, cartilage degeneration results in the loss of free movement ...click here to read more

Aerobic exercise may help ward off dementia, according to research findings. The study involved 16 people who performed various aerobic exercises such as using a treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike. The participants worked out four times a week for the duration of six months. The study also included a control group of 19 individuals who ...click here to read more

Arthrosis is a disease of the bone joint – basically the area where two bones meet to make a joint, such as the knee joint, for example. It is made up of cartilage and fibrous connective tissue. When the tissue and cartilage degenerate, it is known as arthrosis. Over time, cartilage degeneration results in the ...click here to read more

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment, a condition that increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, can improve brain volume and cognitive function with aerobic exercises. Lead investigator Laura D. Baker explained, “Even over a short period of time, we saw aerobic exercise lead to a remarkable change in the brain.” The study included 35 ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that playing tennis, or other racquet sports, may help prolong your life. The researchers found that individuals who partook in racquet sports had nearly a 50 percent lower risk of death during the 15-year follow-up period of the study. The risk of heart disease was also lowered 56 percent. Study senior ...click here to read more