Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Getting older often means the decline of physical health. Admittedly, we become weaker, more susceptible to disease, and can even injure easily. But perhaps more troubling is our decline in mental function as we age. While dementia is not simply caused by getting old, advanced age is considered a risk factor. All is not lost, ...click here to read more

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints that causes joint pain and stiffness, usually getting worse with age. It is estimated that around 90 percent of all people over the age of 65 have this condition to some degree. For the most part, arthritis is treated with anti-inflammatory medication and pain killers, but researchers ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, With back to school around the corner and summer coming to an end, you may be considering getting back into your workout routine. For myself, one thing that really keeps me motivated and pushes me through my workout is an awesome playlist. There’s something about the way music affects your mood that can ...click here to read more

Eating a vegetarian diet is often seen as being the best choice for reducing the risk of heart disease. People often assume that it means eating strictly fruits and vegetables, but there is a vast array of choices available. For someone to be considered vegetarian, they must not eat any animal derived products. With this ...click here to read more

Phleboliths are masses of varying sizes found in a vein within the pelvic area. They are composed of lime or calcium deposits, with their presence possibility hinting at a more serious underlying condition or disease. However, phleboliths are typically harmless unless a more serious underlying condition is discovered that requires immediate medical attention. Phleboliths are ...click here to read more

There is currently a drug overdose crisis in America. It is not due to seedy drug dealers selling drugs to addicts—the current addiction stems from prescription drugs. Opioid medications are some of the most common pain-relieving drugs on the market, but every day, more than 90 Americans die from overdosing on the stuff. In 2015, ...click here to read more

Almonds are not only a convenient bite sized snack, they’re also packed with so much nutritional value that they’ve been coined a super food. Previous studies have found that almonds decrease heart disease risk by keeping blood vessels healthy. They’re also rich in antioxidants and help lower blood pressure. New research now adds an additional ...click here to read more

Good dental health is something we’ve all been told to stay on top of. Brushing at least twice a day has become the norm, something we try to instill in our children despite their best efforts to resist us. But this may soon become unnecessary, as researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have ...click here to read more