Melatonin is a hormone your body produces This hormone is essential for good sleep It promotes the transition from wakefulness to sleep Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland in the middle of the brain and it functions with the rhythm ofContinue Reading
It is important to take care of our eyes We live in such a visual world keeping our eyes healthy and seeing well should be part of our health care routine There are some everyday habits that you can add to your lifestyle to help you protect yourContinue Reading
You may have noticed your child with their tiny hands clapped up against their ears when you have been vacuuming, or running the garbage disposal Sensitivity to noise is normal in children This sensitivity is most common in children from birthContinue Reading
Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetic complication It is a condition where the blood vessels in the retina, the light sensitivity tissue at the back of your eye, are damaged The blood vessels can either leak fluid, bleed, or swell All of theseContinue Reading
The toddler brain is made to take comfort in repetition Repetition helps a toddler feel safe and secure It can bring comfort to them This is why they like to watch the same shows over and over, or read the same book before bedtime every singleContinue Reading
Hospitals and the healthcare industry have always been one of the most stressed within the US COVID represented a danger not only because of its direct danger in infection, but because of the extra stress it put on a system that could not handle itContinue Reading
Hydration is important during the day It helps support bodily functions Water quenches thirst, helps manage body weight, prevents headaches, and improves your mood Not only that if you lose more than 10% of your body’s water, it could beContinue Reading
Whether you have felt car sick, seasick, or airsick you are experiencing a form of motion sickness There is no difference between these Triggers for motion sickness can be amusement park rides, virtual reality experiences, reading while inContinue Reading
Allergy sufferers around the globe long for the winter months when seasonal allergies disappear 50 million Americans suffer with allergies Unfortunately even if you don’t have an allergy now, allergies can develop at any time SeasonalContinue Reading
If you are a parent you know how your child asking for the same show or movie for the hundredth time may just about drive you crazy You may be ready to start suggesting other shows, or movies just so you don’t have to watch the same one again Continue Reading
Emergency preparedness is becoming extremely popular Emergency preparedness is different from doomsday prepping It is preparing for a number of possible emergencies Whether these emergencies make you shelter in place, or you have to flee fromContinue Reading
Sensitivity to poison ivy is the most common allergy Allergic reactions to poison ivy affect about 85% of people in the United States Poison ivy is a plant that can be found in wooded areas across the United States You are not born with aContinue Reading
The human memory is flawed In a recent memory study, 76% of adults failed to recall information accurately Perhaps more disturbing, 30% of people could be convinced they experienced a false autobiographical event; a personal memory of something thatContinue Reading
Sanfilippo syndrome, Mucopolysaccharidosis type III, or MPS III, is a genetic disorder Sanfilippo syndrome is a condition that affects the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord Over time the neurofunction of the brainContinue Reading
Reading books out loud to our children before they can read is almost normal and part of many people’s bedtime routines The time when children can read quietly and independently is worked towards and encouraged Reading silently has become moreContinue Reading
The COVID-19 pandemic is an issue that was and is inescapable for anyone in the U.S. For many this meant a few days of sickness, some short-term symptoms, and maybe some longer-term issues. For some though, this meant a life threatening disease and stress on a system that couldn’t takeContinue Reading
Reye’s syndrome is an extremely rare condition It has fewer than 1,000 cases per year Heightened awareness of what can cause this disease has helped keep this a rare condition Reye’s syndrome is extremely serious and can be lifeContinue Reading
The brain is a fascinating organ and we have not begun to understand the brain’s complexity The brain is elastic, unique and remarkable The adult human brain has the ability to store 25 million gigabytes digital memory This is a HUGE amount ofContinue Reading
Bug bites can be annoying Especially in the summer months they just seem to swarm at you from all over Even if you have sprayed with bug spray you come inside from being out and you find a number of new bites all over Some people get moreContinue Reading
Osteogenesis Imperfecta or OI, also known as brittle bones disease, is a genetic bone disorder Though it can be detected even before birth, signs and symptoms are not always found at birth It is an extremely rare condition that causes a mutationContinue Reading