Laser hair removal has been around for decades, and it’s a common practice, especially among people 20 t0 45. And when it’s done by a certified doctor, it’s safe and effective. But it can be a different story if an unqualified practitioner performs it. In the wrong hands, the treatment can result in burns, permanent… Continue reading The Truth about Laser Hair Removal
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Bringing Wellness into Your Home
Many elements in your living space contribute to your well-being. Where furniture is situated, how much light shines into the room, and the air being circulated can all influence your state of mind and wellness. Below are some tips for creating wellness in your home: Bring nature in. There is nothing more de-stressing than sinking… Continue reading Bringing Wellness into Your Home
A New Weapon in The Fight Against Flu
The use of far ultraviolet C (far-UVC) light can kill airborne flu viruses without harming human tissues, researchers say. And the investigators, from the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), say their findings suggest that such light could be used in hospitals, schools, airports and other public spaces to provide… Continue reading A New Weapon in The Fight Against Flu
Laser Toys: How to Keep Kids Safe
Many kids (and parents) who have seen Luke Skywalker battle Darth Vader with a light saber think lasers are cool. What they may not know is this: When operated unsafely, or without certain controls, the highly-concentrated light from lasers—even those in toys—can be dangerous, causing serious eye injuries and even blindness. And not just to… Continue reading Laser Toys: How to Keep Kids Safe
Hope for A New Chronic Pain Treatment
The potential of light as a non-invasive, highly-focused alternative to pain medication was made more apparent thanks to research conducted by scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre. The study was published in the journal eNeuro. Researchers bred mice with a light-sensitive trait in peripheral… Continue reading Hope for A New Chronic Pain Treatment
Short Bursts of Exercise Can Offset Dangers of Sitting
It’s well known that extended periods of sitting carry serious health risks, but a new study indicates that short bursts of walking may be enough to offset those problems. Researchers from the University of Utah School of Medicine published their findings in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). Sitting for extended… Continue reading Short Bursts of Exercise Can Offset Dangers of Sitting
Light Could Someday Replace Painkillers
Despite the abuse potential of opioid drugs, they have long been the best option for patients suffering from severe pain. The drugs interact with receptors on brain cells to tamp down the body’s pain response. But now, neuroscientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to activate opioid receptors… Continue reading Light Could Someday Replace Painkillers
Ready to “Spring Forward”? How to Do It The Healthy Way
This Sunday, the clocks “spring forward” to Daylight Savings Time. Even though your brain knows that the time on the clock has changed, your body’s internal clock does not. In the fall, when you’ve gained an hour of sleep, you might not feel tired, but you may get cranky when you have to wait an… Continue reading Ready to “Spring Forward”? How to Do It The Healthy Way