It has taken me years to become an avid exerciser. I remember all the fits and starts of new work-out routines, the numerous attempts that went nowhere, and the gym memberships that were wasted because I hadn’t really bought into the benefits of exercise. I remember feeling that exercise just took too much time and effort, and I hated getting sweaty. As a physician, I have always been well-aware … [Read more...]

What if coming up with a new drug could be measured in days rather than years? What if new medication would cost thousands instead of billions of dollars? Just look at how an AI pharma start-up developed a potential new drug in 46 days! Artificial intelligence technologies promise to speed up the process of drug discovery and development and make it more cost-effective. As the market is … [Read more...]

As busy and productive people with over-scheduled, stressful lifestyles—sometimes combined with little quality sleep and poor eating habits—it is no wonder so many of us feel drained. Saying that you “feel tired” usually describes a symptom; however, it could mean that we’re feeling emotionally burned out. We may have brain fog. Or, it could be actual physical fatigue from not getting enough … [Read more...]

Many people experience back pain as the result of strenuous exercise, poor posture, a chronic condition, or an accumulation of physical stressors. Back pain can pose as an inconvenience to daily routine and can make favorite and necessary activities painful. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. … [Read more...]

A Gluten-Free Natural Supplement that Supports Bone Health Bones support your body and allow you to move. They protect your brain, heart, and other organs from injury. Many of us think of bones as the hard, white, seemingly lifeless structures we so commonly see portrayed in pictures and x-rays. Bone is living tissue–a matrix of cells, minerals and proteins constantly regenerating with newer, … [Read more...]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the dominant topic in medicine and healthcare for years as these fields have become more and more technology-dependent. Then, in November 2022, generative AI stormed onto the scene and captured the attention of the masses. The release of ChatGPT finally meant that AI was not a tool for a handful of developers and researchers, but millions of people could … [Read more...]

To families and friends, caring for a loved one with dementia faces several difficulties. Dementia patients from disorders like Alzheimer’s and related illnesses are undergoing a gradual biological brain disorder that makes it increasingly difficult for them to think about things, think clearly, interact with others, and take care of themselves. You can maintain an element of control as a … [Read more...]

Mornings are the most essential part of your day and if your morning starts on the wrong foot, that bad mood can last for the rest of the day. This can inhibit your tasks and to-do lists, making it harder to be patient and present with yourself and with your loved ones. Sometimes your busy schedule just can’t afford to be thrown off by a bad mood. Sometimes a bad mood is unavoidable but, in most … [Read more...]

A quick glance as you drive by a park and the game in progress may look a lot like tennis. There’s a net strung across the middle of the court. A racket-like paddle is swung to hit a small ball. However, pickleball is a hybrid of many racquet sports, including tennis, badminton, and ping pong. This sport, created in 1965 and currently skyrocketing in popularity, has drawn players, buzz, and the … [Read more...]

Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, … [Read more...]