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Why Heart Patients Must Have a Home Sleep Study: The Brain and the Heart

Why Heart Patients Must Have a Home Sleep Study: The Brain and the Heart

Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care.  At the Kahn Center, we emphasize lifestyle and corrective measures to promote health and …

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How to Take Care of Health in Case of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Essential Health Tips

Three Or More Concussions Linked With Worse Brain Function In Later Life

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are among the most serious types of injuries, with potentially long-lasting effects on one’s health. Whether it’s a mild concussion or a more severe injury, understanding how to care for oneself or a loved one during the recovery phase is crucial. This article provides essential health tips for managing and recovering …

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Smoking Increases Chances Of Mid-Life Memory Loss And Confusion

Quitting Smoking By 35 May Mitigate Some Of The Health Risks

Middle-aged smokers are far more likely to report having memory loss and confusion than nonsmokers, and the likelihood of cognitive decline is lower for those who have quit, even recently, a new study has found. The research from The Ohio State University is the first to examine the relationship between smoking and cognitive decline using …

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What Is Microsleep?

Common Reasons Why You May Feel Tired All The Time

Microsleep is a potentially dangerous phenomenon that involves a short burst of sleep that lasts for just a few seconds, a person is not able to control a microsleep episode and some may even appear to awake while it is happening. Microsleep can be a dangerous sleep episode as it is a serious risk factor …

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Rosemary Helping To Protect The Brain From Damage

Rosemary Helping To Protect The Brain From Damage

Carnosol a powerful antioxidant compound found within rosemary can help relieve chronic stress and help to fend off side effects of chronic stress on the body, as published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A large percentage of Americans are reported by The American Psychology Association to be experiencing chronic stress or symptoms …

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