A “Smart” Chair for Correcting Posture
Razi Berry Scientists from South Ural State University have developed a “smart” chair, which allows forming correct body posture from childhood and thereby preventing many diseases. At the moment, this development has no analogues in the world. One of these things may look like the other, but doesn’t train like the other The concept of […]
Lead Exposure May Change Brain Structure in Children
Razi Berry Although leaded gas and lead-based paint were banned decades ago, the risk of lead exposure is far from gone. A new study led by Elizabeth Sowell, PhD, shows that living in neighborhoods with high risk of lead exposure is associated with differences in brain structure and cognitive performance in some children. Her findings, […]
Depression in Adults Associated with Nutrition
Razi Berry Your diet can put you at risk of depression, according to a new study. The study also found that the likelihood of depression is higher among middle-aged and older women who were immigrants to Canada when compared to Canadian-born women. Is your diet making you depressed or are you depressed because of your […]
Not All Industrialized Countries Experiencing Opioid Crisis
Razi Berry In 2016, 10 times as many Americans as Germans died as a result of drug overdoses, mostly opiates. Three times as many Americans as Germans experienced opioid addiction. Could contrast in opioid addiction signify how pain is viewed between two countries? Even as the rates of addiction in the U.S. have risen dramatically […]
Artistic Expression at a Young Age Can Increase Health and Reduce Social Inequalities
Razi Berry Engaging in artistic activities such as singing and dancing from a young age can reduce social inequalities and encourage healthy behaviors, according to a new report from UCL and the World Health Organization (WHO). World’s largest review to date into the health benefits of the arts The study is the world’s largest review […]
Cannabis for Endometriosis
Razi Berry A new study published in Journal of Obstetrics Gynaecology Canada has found one in eight Australian women with endometriosis use cannabis to alleviate pain and other symptoms, rating the plant based medicine as the most effective way to self-manage the disorder. One in eight Australian women with endometriosis use cannabis to alleviate pain […]
086: How To Use Essential Oils To Help You Heal w/ Dr. Mariza Snyder
After a lifetime of constant illness, Dr. Mariza Snyder was introduced to the powerful healing properties of essential oils. These natural, anti-viral oils have changed Dr. Mariza’s life along with thousands of other people who have found true healing in the power of plant medicine. A best selling author and hormone expert, Dr. Mariza is here to share the strength of essential oils with you today.
Arguing Can Have Major Consequences in Caregiving Couples
Razi Berry A spouse requiring caregiving for chronic illness or a disability can create a stressful environment for married couples. The toll, however, is more pronounced for care-receiving husbands–compared to wives or men in non-caregiving relationships–who are vulnerable to negative exchanges with their spouses, such as criticizing or letting them down, due to guilty feelings […]
Bionic Prosthetics May Be Right Around the Corner
Razi Berry The 60-year-old retired truck driver from Salt Lake County, Utah, lost his left leg to vascular disease from type 2 diabetes. But last year, he was one of 10 human subjects at the University of Utah to test one of the world’s first truly bionic legs, a self-powered prosthetic limb with a computer […]
Need More Evidence for Effect of Cannabinoids on Mental Health
Razi Berry The most comprehensive analysis of medicinal cannabinoids and their impact on six mental health disorders — combining 83 studies including 3,000 people — suggests that the use of cannabinoids for mental health conditions cannot be justified based on the current evidence. This is due to a lack of evidence for their effectiveness, and […]