Author Archives : Carly Raffiek

Advertisement

Swollen clavicle (collarbone) causes and treatments

A swollen clavicle, or collarbone, describes the presence of fluid accumulation or any enlargement found in or around the clavicle, though this swelling may not always be related to the clavicle itself. This swelling is often caused by damage to the soft tissue found over the clavicle, though swelling of the actual bone can occur. ...click here to read more

Heavy snow linked with heart attack risk

Heavy snowfalls have been linked to an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to cardiac events, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The increase in heart attacks or myocardial infarctions were seen predominantly in men and are believed to be associated with the need to shovel after a winter storm. ...click here to read more

Prebiotics could help manage stress: Study

The prebiotics found in food like asparagus, oatmeal, and legumes could help you manage stress and regulate your sleep after a traumatic event, according to a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder. Acute stress can affect the gut bacteria within your intestines, and researchers set out to discover whether eating a prebiotic enriched ...click here to read more

Advertisement

Acupressure associated with better sleep

New findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society have found that nursing home patients have a better quality of sleep after receiving acupressure treatment. The study was conducted by the Taipei Medical University in Taiwan and followed 62 nursing home patients who were randomly split into two groups. The first group received ...click here to read more

The science of love

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the signs of love are everywhere. Reminders to purchase a pink or red wrapped gift are in every store, extravagant bouquets prominently displayed as love songs are piped through the speakers, but have you ever wondered why we are so inclined to proudly declare our love? To ...click here to read more