Sleep Impact on Obesity

Obesity, a Disease

Is eating fish really good for brain health?

Some old wives’ tales, such as arthritis resulting from cracking knuckles, have not held up to scientific scrutiny.  Others have stood the test of time, such as the idea that drinking cranberry juice can help fight urinary tract infections.  The …

What is Lou Gehrig’s disease?

ALS is an abbreviation for the disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”, ALS is a progressive degenerative disease that affects the nerves that control voluntary movements and muscle power. The specific types of nerves affected are …

How serious is a concussion?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that as many as 175,000 sports-related concussions occur each year. These concussions occur not only in elite and professional athletes, but also affect recreational athletes, “weekend warriors”, student athletes, and children. While once …

What and where are brain-eating amoebas?

This summer, reports have emerged of a woman who died following an infection with “brain-eating” amoeba contracted while rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in North Carolina and a man who contracted “flesh eating” bacteria after swimming in the …

What is Macular Degeneration?

The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye and sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. The macula is a portion of the retina which provides the detailed, central vision …

What are the signs of a stroke?

Stroke is the 5th most common cause of death in the US, and a leading cause of disability.  A stroke occurs when an artery that carries blood to the brain either becomes blocked by a clot, or ruptures.  When this …

What is autism?