Razi Berry Not in everyone, but in those with an increased risk of current cardiovascular disease, energy drinks may not be a good idea. A team of researchers has recently found that consumption of a single energy drink can decrease the diameter of blood vessels by an average of 50 percent.1 As vasculature narrows, the blood […]
Razi Berry I’d been hit! And then everything went silent; Love at first sight It’s 1988 and just past lunchtime on campus of my suburban high school. My jeans probably had zippers on the ankles and my bangs were probably curled under and fluffed. I was probably wearing puffy sleeves. The final bell began to
Razi Berry A recent study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Session conference supports coronary calcium levels as a better signifier of blocked arteries and heart attack risk than traditional risk indicators currently in use.1 Risks factors are valuable but do not reveal whether or not disease is present “With coronary calcium, we’re looking
Razi Berry An infrared lab analysis of your food could be as easy as pulling out your phone. A recent news release from BASF, a German Company discusses a futuristic “lab that fits in your pocket.” From BASF In its latest example of innovation performance, BASF has developed HertzstückTM, a groundbreaking infrared detector that may
Razi Berry A recent study led by researchers from the University of Zurich and Yale University has shown that LSD changes the patterns of communication between various regions of the brain.1 This research may provide insights into how mental health conditions develop as well as how psychedelic medicines may provide treatment for these disorders. LSD
Razi Berry Is it stressful reading about the negative effects of stress? A recent study has found a strong association with chronic stress and physical damage to the brain.1 Researchers are suggesting that chronic stress may actually cause loss of memory as well as shrinkage of brain volume. Cortisol is the culprit The culprit, as
Sarah Cimperman, ND Vacations are good for us. Taking time to rest, relax, and spend time with loved ones can revitalize our bodies as well as our minds. Unfortunately, with travel often comes stress, lack of sleep, changes in daily routines, and unfamiliar and unfriendly microbes found in new environments. These can take a toll
Razi Berry Breathing is often overlooked as a powerful determinant of health. However, if we think about it, breathing should be one of the primary focal points of our everyday life. Air is absolutely essential for mammals to exist. Without air we die. So, it should come as no surprise that the manner in which
Razi Berry In the United States, the rate of suicide by firearms is twice as high as homicide. However, public perception is exactly the opposite; most people think that more homicides occur per year by firearms. The topic of firearms may seem strange in this venue However, a recent article on the higher prevalence of
Razi Berry A recent study has looked at how young men struggle with body image issues. There may be a general idea that young women are the only ones affected by unrealistic and impractical media expectations on body image, but young men are also affected. A growing awareness of how body image struggles affect young
