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Research at a Glance: Exercise is one of the most beneficial activities that people can engage in. Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other health problems. It can even help people with many mental health conditions feel better. But exactly how exercise exerts its positive effects hasn’t been well understood. …
Qigong is a physical activity that aims to optimize energy within the body, mind and spirit with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Qigong is a system of coordinated mind-body exercise forms that uses posture, meditation, breathing, and movement to increase energy and enables the body to heal itself to promote overall …
Researchers from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine have discovered a gene in the Y (the sex chromosomes only present in males) chromosome that contributes to the increased incidence of heart failure among men, possibly opening new avenues to treatments. Their findings have been published in Nature Cardiovascular Research. People normally have one …
Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, affects nearly half a million people in the United States every year. In most cases, antibiotics effectively clear the infection, but for some patients, symptoms linger for months or years. Researchers at MIT and the University of Helsinki have now discovered that human sweat contains a protein …
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines biophilia as a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature: a desire or tendency to commune with nature. The term was coined by the Harvard naturalist Dr. Edward O. Wilson to describe what he saw as humanity’s “innate tendency to focus on …
Do you know what always seems to help when you’re feeling stressed or just need to unwind? A nice, relaxing massage. There’s just something about those soothing hands working out all those knots in your shoulders that can melt your troubles away, at least for a little while. But did you know massage can be …
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. He shared a recent interview to bring more attention to important questions and answers …
In the intricate web of human health, the connection between oral health and overall well-being is a topic that resonates profoundly within dentistry. Beyond the bright smile and healthy gums, oral health is pivotal in influencing our general health. This article delves into the interrelation between oral health and overall well-being, offering insights from a …
A new Northwestern Medicine study has found the immune system in the blood of Alzheimer’s patients is epigenetically altered. That means the patients’ behavior or environment has caused changes that affect the way their genes work. Many of these altered immune genes are the same ones that increase an individual’s risk for Alzheimer’s. Northwestern scientists …
We are most pleased this week to host Dr. Salaheldin Halasa. Dr. H. is the driving force behind a new era in medicine as he developed the concept of a center to holistically diagnose and treat chronic disease. Join via Whereby Video Meetings https://aosim.worldhealth.net/ Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Centers (CDPMCs) is a pioneering medical specialty that focuses on developing …