Full-blown alcohol addiction, commonly known as alcoholism, doesn’t happen all at once. Typically, alcohol abuse—a pattern of harmful drinking—begins the process. Abuse then progresses to dependency... Read More
Aging
Over the past decade, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of older adults dying from falls, per research from the Centers for Disease... Read More
As we get into the annual flu season (it runs from October to May), we no doubt will see advertisements for flu shots at every... Read More
The skin is our body’s largest organ and the primary way we come into contact with the external environment. Acting as a barrier, it protects... Read More
Blood types are important when it comes to donating blood or having a transfusion. They’re also a good indicator of your potential health risks. Those... Read More
We typically think of muscular dystrophy as a singular disease. But, per the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it’s more complex than that: “The... Read More
If you or a loved one have suffered a heart attack or other serious heart event, it’s important to take steps toward prevention. Dr. Quinn Pauly... Read More
If you think “aging gracefully” is an oxymoron, think again: There are ways to encourage healthy aging that can absolutely translate to an improved... Read More
Senescence, or biological aging, refers to the general deterioration of an organism’s physiological functions, leading to increased susceptibility to diseases and ultimately death. It is... Read More
In the largest known brain imaging study, scientists from Amen Clinics (Costa Mesa, CA), Google, John’s Hopkins University, University of California, Los Angeles and the... Read More