Many of us have heard of or learned about the 11 systems that keep the human body functioning, such as the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. Although these systems are made up of distinct tissues and cells, they are not as separate as one might believe. In particular, the nervous system is essential for […]
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Imagine yourself years into the future — your joints are aching, you’ve been prescribed blood pressure medication, and you can barely remember how to perform everyday tasks like reading, cooking, and cleaning. According to the World Health Organization, this is the reality for 50 million people worldwide living with dementia, along with an estimated 150
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Around once a month, I have a day where nothing seems to go right. I can’t focus, everything is irritating, and all I want to do is sit in bed eating ice cream alone. I first noticed this pattern around age 14 and thought it meant I was about to start my period, but menstruation
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It often seems like finding the perfect running shoes is more strenuous than running a race. Do you have high, low, or medium pronation? Do you heal or toe strike? What’s your weekly mileage? What type of ground are you running on? With all of the options on the market, choosing the right pair can
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American author and therapist Virginia Satir once said, “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” Amidst a global pandemic, hugs have become a part of the distant past as we embrace a world where social interactions are six
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Heartbreak often brings to mind cartoon hearts dramatically shattering into pieces Looney-Tunes-style, or eating a giant tub of ice cream and crying over romantic comedies. In reality, though, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), there is such a thing as a literal broken heart, which raises the question — is it actually possible to
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Alzheimer’s disease is a vicious illness most often characterized by drastic decline in cognitive function including memory loss and confusion — frequently causing severe emotional stress for the affected along with their family and friends. Fortunately, recent technology, called gamma band neural stimulation, has emerged, showing promise of having a significant impact on Alzheimer’s. Although
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Monitoring the heart for long periods of time has become easier than ever because of the development of wristwatches, smartphones, and wearable devices in the age of today’s biosensing revolution. The most notable of these devices is perhaps the Apple Watch, which comes embedded with a built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) and heart rate monitor and now
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Dogs are man’s best friend — it’s a common phrase used to describe the unique relationship that exists between humans and canines. It is a relationship so strong that it extends past households and into numerous other spheres of life such as law enforcement, military, and healthcare. Dogs have long served as faithful companions to
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