Another name for overprescribing medications is polypharmacy. The issue is snowballing as Big Pharma continues to develop prescription medications in the hope of lengthening life expectancy without addressing the underlying issues of the chronic diseases that affect the population. Polypharmacy may be thought of as the use of multiple medications at the same time by… Read More »
The premise that hunger makes food look more appealing is a widely held belief. Prior research studies have suggested that the hunger hormone ghrelin, which your body produces when it’s hungry, might act in your brain to trigger this behavior. New studies suggest that ghrelin might also work in your brain to make you keep… Read More »
The COVID-19 vaccines in use now have been touted for how well they work—the Pfizer vaccine trials found its product to be 95 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infections after both shots and the Moderna 94.1 percent effective after the same. And people are gradually becoming familiar and comfortable with how the mRNA technology that… Read More »
Vegetables are a key tool in aiding weight loss. They are nutrient-rich, fiber-packed, and super good for you. According to the CDC, “water and fiber in foods increase volume and thereby reduce energy density. In their natural state, fruits and vegetables have high water and fiber content and are low in calories and energy density. Fat increases the energy density of foods,… Read More »
Some people get asthma with exercise and some have what is known as reactive airway disease, in which dust or even cold air causes constriction of the bronchial tubes from the lungs and wheezing. 5 million emergency department visits, about 500,000 hospitalizations, and over 5,500 deaths. The training-detraining aspect is shown to be the key… Read More »