Genes May Be the New Reason for Gray Hair

As a general rule of thumb, the color of an individual’s hair is determined by the pigmentation of their hair follicles as a direct result of two types of melanin: eumelanin and pheomelanin. The more melanin an individual has, the darker their hair color, with the direct opposite being true. As a general rule, the [...]

Killing Cancer Stem Cells with Chemicals

In late 2009, a multi-institutional team of researchers from the Broad Institute at MIT and Harvard discovered an exciting new chemical that specifically targets aggressive cells within breast cancers that normally have the ability to seed new tumors; these cells are otherwise known as cancer stem cells. The general concept is that most medical practitioners [...]

A Lack of Progress with CPR

CPR, otherwise known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an emergency procedure used on individuals suffering from cardiac arrest or some form of respiratory arrest. CPR is more commonly performed in hospitals, but physicians, paramedics and first aid trained members of the public often perform it in the field. The overall goal of CPR is to physically [...]

Yoga: The Breath of Life

One of the fundamental aspects of yoga is the ability to find complete balance and control within our bodies, both on a psychological level and a physiological level. This combination of elements culminates in a peaceful sense of well-being that is one of the major reasons so many individuals throughout the world practice yoga on [...]

Six Pack Myths

Many men – and some women – want the famed “six pack abs” that we all see advertised on television fitness shows and websites.  There are also advertisements for various packaged supplements and meals, or exercise machines – everything from crunch machines to giant rubber balls.  But how much of this really works?  And what [...]

The Importance of Abdominal Strength

When we exercise, many of us concentrate upon arms or legs or agility or cardiovascular workouts.  But abdominal muscles are (quite literally) at the core of our bodies.  They provide the stability to perform other exercises; yet many times abdominal exercises are neglected or given short shrift. We all recognize that abdominal exercises can be [...]

Developing Strong Abdominals

Developing strong abdominal muscles is crucial for overall good health.  These are the muscles that support you and enable smooth, pain-free movement.  They are also critical for sitting, standing, bending and walking.  Individuals with weak abdominal muscles are much more prone to back injury, sore necks, and even arm and leg problems as these areas [...]

Strengthening the Core

The “core” of your body – the muscles in and around your back and abdominals – is crucial to your overall strength.  Just as the core of an apple supports the surrounding fruit, so your overall body weight will not be well-supported without a strong core.  Good posture, sitting, standing, and really any type of [...]

IBS’s Effect on the Quality of Life

Embarrassment, Fatigue, Pain Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, can severely impact every aspect of a patient’s life. IBS can also complicate other chronic health conditions such as clinical depression, hemorrhoids and generalized anxiety disorder. IBS taps into the fears children have about not being able to control their bowels. This lack of control and pain [...]

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Diabetes

Yet Another Reason to Lose Weight Being overweight can not only increase an individual’s likelihood of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but also for developing type 2 diabetes. Excess fat around a sleeper’s throat and mouth press down around the airways and block them. When the air is cut off, an extremely loud noise is [...]

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