Paying cash to people with obesity for losing a specific amount of weight or completing weight-reducing activities works better than many other methods, a new study shows. Cash beats offering stand-alone free tools, such as weight-loss programs, diet books, and wearable fitness trackers, the researchers report. The researchers tracked the weight-loss efforts for up to…
Eat Fat to Protect Your Brain and Boost Its Function
The brain is the fattiest organ in the human body, consisting of 60 percent fat. Fat is an essential part of our diet, as it supports cell function, insulates organs, and is used for hormone production. There are three kinds of fats that we consume through our diet—some are good, and some are bad. Consuming healthy…
Slipped Disc Can Be Cured Without Surgery, 3 Exercise Remedies to Help
A herniated disc is a common condition that may occur in the cervical or lumbar spine: symptoms of cervical herniation may include neck pain and hand numbness; while lumbar herniation may cause low back pain, numbness in feet, and sciatica. Many patients suffering from disc herniation have the same questions: Is surgery necessary to treat…
8 Percent of Human DNA Comes From Viruses, May Be Good for Immunity
The concept that microbes such as those in the gut and skin contribute to human health is not new. In fact, scientists have also discovered that hundreds of thousands of DNA fragments in the human body are derived from viruses; these fragments were embedded in the human body long ago and passed down from generation…
Melatonin: Should I Take It to Help Me Sleep?
I have been a doctor for over 20 years, 12 of which were dedicated exclusively to the practice of sleep medicine. Over the years, I have seen an enormous increase in the use of melatonin by my patients and their families. Although melatonin has helped many of my patients, there are some concerns that I…
Opera Singer: Shen Yun Shows a ‘Beautiful, Completely Different World’
BERLIN—With three curtain calls and cheering applause, the Berlin audience welcomed the artists of Shen Yun Performing Arts. The premiere of the new European tour was deemed a success. On Dec. 28, the curtain rose on the opening night of the Shen Yun European Tour 2023 in Berlin. The Theater am Potsdamer Platz thus once…
Walnut-Crusted Wild Salmon (Recipe)
The power couple, Cuisinicity style: Wild salmon + walnuts = highly nutritious + totally delicious! This is such an easy recipe. It definitely passes the test for my “Simply Recipe” collection – it has all of 2 ingredients! You just dredge the salmon with ground walnuts and throw on top of a rack (any simple cooling rack placed on top of a baking sheet will…
Coffee Doubles Risk of Death for People With High Blood Pressure
Most people consider their morning latte healthy and pleasurable. Many studies have shown coffee is associated with health benefits like reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, new research finds people with an increasingly common health issue shouldn’t exceed more than one cup of coffee per day. Study Looked at Over 18,500 People, Across…
How COVID Vaccines Cause Cancer
Antibodies are studied more than other immune proteins for association with disease. This does not mean that they are more decisive in disease outcomes. Type I interferon likely has far more impact. Antibodies Are Not the Whole Story of Immune Resilience Toward Cancer Much is being made of a recent study showing IgG4 antibodies spiking…
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Shen Yun Embodies ‘Courage and Bravery and Desire and Hope’ for Future Generations: Executive Recruiter
BOSTON—Jamie Pearce and Karen Biscoe weren’t supposed to be in Boston right before New Year’s Eve—they were supposed to be on the other side of the country. But as luck would have it, a performing arts company Ms. Biscoe had wished to see for years was in the same city on the same day, and…