It all began when publications started claiming that exercise is as effective as blood pressure drugs. Now, this claim has been examined, and scientific studies have confirmed the news that exercising properly is better than drugs at reducing blood pressure. As soon as people realize this, they will get out of their comfort zones and take fitness seriously. For an ordinary person to obtain this knowledge, it will take a lot of effort. Those reading...
One thing that’s common within the younger generation aka “millennials” these days is their lack of sleep. The typical concern among them is that they are always tired. They complain of being exhausted all the time. That’s because they are sleep-deprived. We all know that a good night’s sleep is vital to our overall well-being, both to our physical and mental health. Studies have shown how having enough and restful sleep is connected to having...
The healthcare sector is pushing for a paperless working environment by 2020. Why? Because a paper-free working environment has been shown to improve workplace efficiency, reduce resource wastage and better protect your data. But where does this leave you? Working in the physiotherapy environment likely means you’ll have a lot of paper around you. While the work may be aimed at healing injuries, you will be all too familiar with the sheer quantity of paper...
Gene expression is a process of using genetic information within a gene to produce a functional gene product such as RNA or protein. Microarray and next generation RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) are two main assays used in the study of gene expression profile at transcriptome level. A recent post by GeneVia technologies suggests a quick search on google trends would show a steady drop in the demand for microarray application over the years with the emergence of...
Work and health are two different yet interrelated parts of our lives. We cannot do one thing properly without focussing on the other. You cannot expect to keep working with full strength and high spirits if you are not feeling well from within. That is why it is very important to pay attention to both of these things. Having a regular exercise routine, a balanced diet, and an active lifestyle helps you stay healthy all...
Our teeth work hard every day, cutting and crushing food so we can eat properly. If we give them proper care – you can check out some tips in BracesBoss – then they will feel better and last longer. They will also look so much more attractive. Dental services can help in preventing common problems like cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis, and many more. They can also lower the risk of secondary problems like diabetes, osteoporosis, heart...
An accident – whether on the roads, in your workplace or your place of residence – is a source of both physical and mental pain. Often, it’s the physical pain that subsides after a few days or weeks, and the mental pain that can remain in the form of paranoia, fear, anxiety, or other mental health maladies. It’s, therefore, the purpose of this article to consider closely the self-care touches that you can take to...
Proceeds from Limited Edition Cake Bams will Benefit Vanderpump Dogs and Wags and Walks Charities Cake Bams (www.cakebams.com) is an artisanal rice cake company that is quickly revolutionizing the sweet treat industry. Each delicious treat is handcrafted and individually packaged in the Los Angeles Cake Bam kitchen. These all-natural, gluten-free desserts provide individuals from all walks of life an alternative to candy and cookies. These cakes delight everyone from on the go, hip, parents, to...
By Martina Donohue & Geoffrey Gill Few will disagree that pharmaceutical development costs too much and takes too long. Drug development often lasts longer than a decade and costs anywhere between $2 and $3 billion, according to a Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development R&D Cost Study [1]. It is also widely accepted that wearable sensors create the potential for new endpoints that can reduce cost, shorten clinical trials, and focus trials on...
The U.S. and Brazil are two largely populated countries that may be more related than one can ever guess – in an impressive way – at least when it comes to body-health-related markets, reveals Corpometria Obesity Prevention Institute. On this occasion, we conducted an interview with Dr. Flávio Cadegiani to learn more. 1. What do you think is common between Brazil and the USA when it comes to obesity and fitness markets? Both American and...
