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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The medical field’s reputation is characterized by its application of scientific advances with a more humane touch than other, purer sciences. Yet, as technology advances further by the day, ethical dilemmas arrive in droves — never escaping the debt incurred from an uneven stream of questions and answers. To address these mounting issues, the field
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Think back to the last time you gave a presentation; were you nervous? Did you lose your appetite for the day? When it was time to present, did your stomach somersault? When considering physical responses to stressful situations, there is a clear connection between behavior and the gut. In anxiety-stimulating situations, the body can respond
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It’s nearly impossible to go to the grocery store and not get overwhelmed by diet labels — “vegan friendly,” “keto this,” “paleo that.” Conflicting information and social trends may leave you wondering, “which one is healthiest?” As it turns out, the healthiest diet may not be one at all, for both your physical and mental
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