Fitness Trackers Fail to Accurately Track Calories Burned
In a recent study, researchers found that the data reported by 7 commonly worn fitness devices is incredibly inaccurate, especially energy expenditure (number of calories burned). Since millions of people wear these devices, and are potentially using them to help inform healthy decisions, this is important news. These are devices that typically measure heart rate, […]
Physiological Timeline of Coffee Consumption
I always love writing about coffee. Its seems such a ubiquitous drink; it’s everywhere, and we all love it. Even non coffee drinkers understand the absolute love of the stuff! So, here’s a little blurb about what exactly happens in your body when you drink just 1 cup (mostly it’s the effect of caffeine, so […]
Zinc Acetate Lozenges Increase Recovery Rate from Common Cold
A meta-analysis of 3 randomly controlled trials recently concluded that zinc acetate lozenges are likely to increase the rate of recovery from the common cold up to 3 times.1 The common cold is a collection of respiratory and sinus symptoms which most everyone is familiar with, and being caused by a virus, there isn’t a […]
Super-absorbent 100% Biodegradable Feminine Maxi Pad
There are various biodegradable feminine hygiene products available on the market, but many of them are bulky, making them uncomfortable, or they don’t have a super-absorbent layer. Lacking a super-absorbent layer makes a maxi pad incredibly unreliable and undesirable for many women. But University of Utah students have developed a 100% biodegradable super-absorbent feminine maxi […]
E-Cigarettes Associated with Cancer Too
At the 112th annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association, 2 research studies raising concerns for an increased risk of bladder cancer in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users were presented.1 It is very well documented that smoking increases the risk for certain types of cancers, bladder cancer is one of them, however, the verdict of […]
“Napercise?” – A Reflection of the Value of Rest
This week, I ran across an article on a new “exercise” class that is being marketed at a gym, David Lloyd clubs, in the UK – Napercise. Yep, that’s right. This gym has actually begun to facilitate classes in napping. They have created a 45-minute class where people sleep on a single bed in a […]
Ketogenic Diets – A Few Key Points to Keep in Mind
Ketogenic diets are increasing in popularity, with claims to increase cognitive awareness, productivity, and help with weight loss. And, let’s face it, any “diet,” that supports you eating a stick of butter in your coffee, well. . . State of Ketosis The Ketogenic diet is incredibly powerful, and has been shown to benefit some fairly […]
An Herb for Your Nerves: Bacopa
Bacopa monniera, also known as water hyssop, or “Brahmi,” in India, is a herb very commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. Bacopa is also being used more and more by Western herbalists and holistic practitioners to enhance memory development, learning, and increase focus; in conditions such as ADHD, and Alzheimer’s Disease. It is also being used […]
Advances in Cancer Screening
Screening for cancer may become as easy as putting on a bra, or swallowing a pill. Recently, 18-year-old Julian Rios Cantu, from Mexico, won first place at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), for inventing a bra that is able to detect breast cancer. The bra, which has been deemed EVA, was created primarily for […]
Using a Saliva Liquid Biopsy for Concussion Grading
In a presentation this week at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in San Francisco, entitled Peripheral MicroRNA Patterns Predict Prolonged Concussion Symptoms in Pediatric Patients, a novel liquid biopsy for diagnosing concussion was discussed. Over the past few years, many athletic and scholastic organizations, as well as parents, have begun to take a serious […]