The Human Body

Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Brief Overview

There’s a good chance you’ve come across the term “traumatic brain injury” in the past. Referred to as TBIs for short, it is estimated that there were 223,050 TBI related hospitalizations in 2018 alone. Given how prevalent they are, ,,,

165, Injuries & Rehabilitation, The Human Body

Nighttime Cleaning: How the Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep

According to research, getting enough Z’s could also help keep your brain healthy. A 2013 study found that during the overnight hours, the brain uses the time we sleep to flush out harmful toxins that build up over the ,,,

165, Mental Health & Well Being, The Human Body

Eight Recent Findings About Stress

Less Weight, Less Stress?: Being significantly overweight might interfere with your brain’s cognitive functions. Bad for the Heart: Along with other changes (such as a lack of control and unexpected changes) dealing with constant stress can easily take its ,,,

166, Childrens Health, Mental Health & Well Being, The Human Body

Tips for Easy Breathing During the Winter Months

Care to guess which season has the most doctors’ visits for respiratory issues? If you said winter, than you may want to take a look at the respiratory health guidelines below: 1. Wash Your Hands Regularly: You’ve probably heard ,,,

121, Environment, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, The Human Body, Women's Health

How A Lack of Sleep Might Spur Your Appetite

As anyone who has pulled an all-nighter can attest, it’s never a good idea to try to function on a lack of sleep. Aside from making you feel drowsy all day, poor sleeping habits may also cause you to ,,,

151, Diet & Nutrition, The Human Body

Hard on the Heart: Winter Weatherand Cardiovascular Health

No matter how healthy you might be, it’s safe to say that winter can do a number on the human body. Aside from ice-induced falls and runny noses, evidence suggests that old man winter can likewise prove damaging to ,,,

121, Environment, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, The Human Body, Women's Health

Hospitalizations and Winter Weather

During the harsh winter months, it’s quite common for snow, ice and sleet to disrupt travel plans. Unfortunately, such inclement weather also seems to interfere with badly needed medical care. Four Hospitals, Many Patients A 2017 report, led by ,,,

121, Environment, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, The Human Body, Women's Health

Stroke Risk and Winter Weather

From snowstorms to increasingly short days, there are plenty of reasons to dislike winter. Likewise, evidence suggests that increased stroke risk could be another drawback associated with the winter months. Tracking the Dew Point For a recent report, researchers ,,,

121, Environment, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, The Human Body, Women's Health

Eight Facts About the Brain

1) When we “multitask,” the brain is actually switching its focus very quickly between two different tasks. 2) Water makes up 75 percent of your brain. As a result, even being slightly dehydrated can interfere with your brain’s ability ,,,

151, The Human Body

Eight Things Your Probably Didn’t Know About Your Lungs

Non-Stop Work: Even when you’re asleep, your lungs are very, very busy. By the time the day is done, your lungs have taken over 20,000 breaths. By the time you reach the age of fifty, your respiratory system has ,,,

159, The Human Body

The Human Body

Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Brief Overview

Nighttime Cleaning: How the Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep

Eight Recent Findings About Stress

Tips for Easy Breathing During the Winter Months

How A Lack of Sleep Might Spur Your Appetite

Hard on the Heart: Winter Weatherand Cardiovascular Health

Hospitalizations and Winter Weather

Stroke Risk and Winter Weather

Eight Facts About the Brain

Eight Things Your Probably Didn’t Know About Your Lungs

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