Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

A new study at Duke University has found higher rates of obesity in children exposed to violence. Obesity is a growing pandemic across the globe, particularly in developed countries such as the United States. More than 20 percent of teens in the U.S. fall into the accepted definition of obesity. In low-income households, rates of ...click here to read more

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, affects many adults across the United States. The condition can range from simple gum inflammation to serious damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. It doesn’t stop there, however, as new research links the disease to an increased risk of several types of cancer ...click here to read more

The spinal cord makes up a key part of the body’s motor and nervous systems. It is what relays communications between neurons in our muscles and neurons in the brain, ultimately controlling muscle movements. It also delivers sensory information regarding pain, temperature, and touch between the brain and other body parts. This is why spinal ...click here to read more

We are often told that it’s “mind over matter” when referring to tough obstacles. This phrase suggests that our willpower alone can make the difference in extremely stressful situations. Thinking positively about your abilities could make you perform better. However, the opposite has been found to be true as well—thinking negative thoughts about yourself makes ...click here to read more

As children, we snuck flashlights under the covers so we could read after our parents told us to go to bed. These days, people of all ages have traded in their flashlights for the light coming off their phone screens. However, more and more people are starting to complain about sleep dysfunction than ever before. ...click here to read more

Anxiety can take many forms, with anxiety chest pain being one of the most common symptoms. An anxiety attack is an unpleasant state of inner mayhem and stress that is often accompanied by panicky behavior. Often times, you feel like your heart is going to jump out of your chest, and chest pain is not ...click here to read more

A new study revealed that your risk of developing diabetes may be reduced with moderate alcohol consumption. The study found that men who consumed 14 alcoholic beverages a week and women who consumed nine had the lowest risk of type 2 diabetes in comparison to nondrinkers and those who drank more. The highest benefits were ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that a non-invasive brain test could help doctors narrow in on the type of dementia that a patient has. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are other types including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which accounts for 10 to 15 percent of dementia cases. Unfortunately, FTD is often misdiagnosed ...click here to read more