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‘Tinder’ Linked to Lower Self-Esteem in Men

The dating app "Tinder" is linked to lower self-esteem in men, according to a recent study conducted by the University of North Texas. The research was presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, in August 2016. According to Well and Good, "Tinder" users experience embarrassment and dissatisfaction because they are required to compare [...]

By |February 15th, 2017|Health, Technology|Comments Off on ‘Tinder’ Linked to Lower Self-Esteem in Men

Color Blindness Upgraded With Color-Correction Glasses [Interview]

The funny thing about a deficiency is that others around see with crystal clarity what is wrong while the host or carrier of the defect has no clue. As a society, people are great at pointing out the issues of others all the while ignoring their own. Therefore, to be clear, everyone has them. My [...]

By |February 15th, 2017|Health|Comments Off on Color Blindness Upgraded With Color-Correction Glasses [Interview]

US Health Care Costs More Than Other Countries

Most Americans are going to pay a lot more for health insurance in 2017. They also will pay considerably more out of their pockets for copayments, prescriptions and satisfying large deductibles. However, the U.S. health care system costs users more than medical care in other countries, but people are not getting their money’s worth as [...]

By |December 2nd, 2016|Health|Comments Off on US Health Care Costs More Than Other Countries

The Benefits of the Paleo Diet

Some people may have recently heard of the many benefits of choosing a Paleo diet and may be wondering what this regime entails. Is this a new fad diet that is heavy on promises and low on results, or is it something that deserves to be thoroughly looked into? Today we are going to address some [...]

By |December 2nd, 2016|Health|Comments Off on The Benefits of the Paleo Diet

Opioids May Be Over Prescribed by Non Specialists

An opioid is a substance that may be over-prescribed by non-specialists. One such form of the drug is opiates, which are derived from opium, these drugs are highly controlled substances. This drug is used to release endorphins into the central nervous system to relieve pain. The opioid is one of the two drugs that are [...]

By |November 17th, 2016|Health|Comments Off on Opioids May Be Over Prescribed by Non Specialists

Smoking Helps Protect Against Lung Cancer? [Video]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking cigarettes is number one on the lists of risk factors for lung cancer. Reportedly, in the United States, cigarette-smoking links to about 80 to 90 percent of lung cancers, however, other tobacco products such as cigars or pipes also increase the risk for lung [...]

By |September 18th, 2016|Health|Comments Off on Smoking Helps Protect Against Lung Cancer? [Video]

Marijuana and the NFL

The game itself has become greater than anyone could have predicted 50 years ago. It has hundreds of millions of fans, including those in other countries. More money is generated by professional football than any other sport. However, many of the league’s policies are antiquated, including the subject of marijuana and the NFL. There is [...]

By |September 16th, 2016|Health, News|Comments Off on Marijuana and the NFL

Zika Virus Outbreak Now a Major Concern

The Zika virus outbreak that dominated much of the Miami-Dade County since the summer of 2016, has raised concerns for citizens in Florida, Puerto Rico, and other parts of the United States. Zika is carried in mosquitoes, specifically, the Aedes aegypti. The virus is most commonly transmitted through mosquito bites. Once a person has the [...]

By |September 15th, 2016|Health|Comments Off on Zika Virus Outbreak Now a Major Concern

The Zika virus outbreak that dominated much of the Miami-Dade County since the summer of 2016, has raised concerns for citizens in Florida, Puerto Rico, and other parts of the United States. Zika is carried in mosquitoes, specifically, the Aedes aegypti. The virus is most commonly transmitted through mosquito bites. Once a person has the [...]

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Marijuana Could Be the Next Universal Medicine

Debates have been increasing about marijuana legalization since the drug was first abused for recreational and diversional purposes. When certain plants in the cannabis family were discovered to have psychoactive properties that induce a heightened mood, relaxation, and visual hallucinations, non-users became afraid of possible harmful side effects to constant users, especially those who became [...]

By |October 13th, 2015|Blog, Health|Comments Off on Marijuana Could Be the Next Universal Medicine
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