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  • Will Parkinson’s Disease Kill You?

    Parkinson’s disease is one of the most challenging neurological conditions known in medicine, affecting movement, behavior, and quality of life. When someone is diagnosed, one of the most pressing and emotional questions they and their families face is: Will Parkinson’s disease kill you? The answer is complex, but understanding it begins with how the disease works, progresses,…


  • Binge Eating: Anxiety Driven Eating Disorder

    Binge eating is more than occasional overeating — it is a complex psychological disorder often driven by emotional distress, particularly anxiety. When anxiety becomes chronic, it affects how the brain regulates stress and reward. For many people, food becomes a coping mechanism rather than nourishment, providing temporary relief from emotional tension or fear. This pattern,…


  • Sleep Optimization: Solving Insomnia, Room Temperature, and Frequent Urination

    Sleep is a vital pillar of health, affecting everything from energy and cognitive function to immune strength and mood. Yet millions struggle with insomnia, uncomfortable sleep environments, or the disruptive urge to urinate at night. Understanding how each of these factors impacts quality rest—and how to optimize them—can turn restless nights into restorative sleep. The…


  • Type 2 Diabetes Diet Plan Printable

    Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). Effective management of type 2 diabetes often starts with a healthy, balanced diet. If you’re looking for a detailed, easy-to-follow diet plan for type 2 diabetes—something you can print and refer to daily—this guide gives you everything you need.…


  • The Best Lower Back Exercises for Pain: Science-Backed Routines for Real Relief

    Lower back pain affects millions worldwide, making it one of the most common reasons for missed work and decreased daily function. Whether caused by long hours at a desk, strenuous lifting, a sedentary lifestyle, or the rigors of daily activity, lower back pain can severely impact quality of life. The good news? Research consistently shows…


  • Play soccer with your thoughts: A Brain-Computer Interface


  • Combining mental tasks with exercise to enhance cognitive function

    Combining mental tasks with exercise can enhance cognitive function, improve focus, and maximize overall benefits. Here are examples of how you can effectively integrate the two: 1. Aerobic Exercise + Cognitive Training • Running or Walking + Podcasts or Audiobooks: Engage in active learning while on the move. • Cycling + Mental Math or Word…


  • 3,000X above safe water limits; California wildfires

    Above is a real-life image from the recent southern California wildfires, for which my dear brother and several close friends suffered greatly If you know someone affected by the fires in California, some fire suppressants contain heavy metals 3,000X above safe water limits. In the fires, suppressants were dropped by as many as 25 aircraft…


  • Life expectancy and active life expectancy by marital status among older U.S. adults: Results from the U.S. Medicare Health Outcome Survey (HOS)

    This large-scale Medicare study analyzed U.S. adults aged 65+ and found that married individuals live longer and have more active years than unmarried ones. Married men and women had 2+ years greater total and active life expectancy compared to their unmarried counterparts. However, the longevity advantage diminished with age and was partly explained by selection…


  • A Sample of 2024’s Groundbreaking Health Innovations

    This year has been a game-changer for medical advancements, with new technologies reshaping how we approach health challenges. Here’s a broad overview of health innovations that evolved in 2024: 1. Revolutionizing Brain Imaging • Wearable Brain Imaging for Babies: Imagine a device that uses light waves to capture how babies’ brains respond to real-world stimuli.…


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