According to the Vision Council, 80% of American adults use digital devices for more than two hours daily. Nearly 67% use two or more devices at the same time. Fifty-nine percent have symptoms of digital eye strain. Since our eyes are not good at blocking blue light, nearly all visible blue light passes through the … Continue Reading
Heart Failure — sometimes known as congestive heart failure — occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. When this happens, blood often backs up and fluid can build up in the lungs, causing shortness of breath. Heart failure signs and symptoms may include: Shortness of breath with activity or … Continue Reading
I have always had a strong foundational belief that when your gut is well your overall health is well. New studies are beginning to see a distinct correlation between poor gut health especially chronic constipation and early dementia. Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of cognitive decline. … Continue Reading
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs)—like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—affect millions of people around the world. They cause lasting structural damage—such as inflammation, ulcers, and sores—to your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Until now no one could pinpoint the exact causes behind IBDs. However, a new study made an eye-opening discovery: Some very commonplace and “colorful” foods may TRIGGER these … Continue Reading
Taurine As medical research continues to advance a new avenue in promoting longevity has emerged as particularly promising and that is Taurine supplementation. Unfortunately, as we age, the amount of taurine in circulation declines. A recent study conducted by Singh et al. and published in Science investigated the effect of taurine supplementation on lifespan and … Continue Reading