Modern lifestyles revolve around prolonged staring at small type and images on computer screens, televisions, and cell phones which have a detrimental effect on eye health and an increase in age-related eye problems. There are, however, certain corrective measures individuals can take to stop further deterioration of vision and, in some cases, actually improve it. …
Excessive belly fat is a condition with serious repercussions. This kind of white fat, known as visceral fat, leads to stress hormones called cortisol that circulate through the body and cytokines, an inflammatory substance that affects the body’s production of insulin. Some visceral fat is required by the body as it provides cushioning around the …
We are getting new insights into the importance of sleep and its relation with overall health. A lack of sleep can have severe repercussions and even contribute to psychiatric disorders and vice versa. Between 50% to 80% of psychiatric patients suffer from chronic sleep problems in the U.S. compared to 10% to 18% of all …