Why Does Roman Concrete Stand The Test Of Time Better Than Today’s Concrete?

Why Roman Concrete Stands The Test Of Time Better Than Today’s Concrete Thousands of people visit Rome daily to visit the city’s ancient structures that have stood the test of time. The Colosseum, a 2000-year-old amphitheater, the Pantheon temple (which has the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome), and other sites have visitors asking how these … Continue reading “Why Does Roman Concrete Stand The Test Of Time Better Than Today’s Concrete?”

Brain Health: Good Brain Habits

Brain Health: Good Brain Habits Scientific studies have shown how poor diet and lack of exercise affect brain health. But here’s something really interesting, Jessica Caldwell, a neuropsychologist and director of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center at the Cleveland Clinic, says there are lesser-known habits that can harm the brain. The good news is changing … Continue reading “Brain Health: Good Brain Habits”

Tinnitus: That buzzing in your ears

Tinnitus: That buzzing in your ears  Imagine going to a concert with loud music playing and the audience cheering even louder at the performance. After the concert is over, you might hear a high-pitched buzzing sound in your ears that stays with you all night. Now, imagine hearing this buzzing not just once but every … Continue reading “Tinnitus: That buzzing in your ears”

The Truth Behind The Biggest Health Beliefs

The Truth Behind The Biggest Health Beliefs Long-held beliefs are hard to change, and that goes for what we have been told about our overall health. In recent years, scientific studies have been debunking—as well as confirming—some beliefs about diet, health, and exercise. The evidence emerging from new research has led health experts to change … Continue reading “The Truth Behind The Biggest Health Beliefs”

Why Does Time Move Faster As We Get Older?

Why Does Time Move Faster As We Get Older? For many older adults, it seems as if time appears to be going by faster each year. As soon as they say, “Happy New Year,” a short time later, they say, “Happy Holidays.” But it’s just the opposite with young children who wonder why it takes … Continue reading “Why Does Time Move Faster As We Get Older?”

Vitamin B12: How important Is the Vitamin to Your Health?

Vitamin B12: How important Is the Vitamin to Your Health? If you recently developed frequent dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, or unexplained weight loss, you may believe that you have hypertension, atrial fibrillation, or another health condition. Instead of a more familiar health issue, it’s possible that you could have something that would surprise you: A … Continue reading “Vitamin B12: How important Is the Vitamin to Your Health?”

5 Tips For Stroke Recovery and Daily Living

5 Tips For Stroke Recovery and Daily Living If you believe you are having a stroke, the sooner you get help, the better. A stroke is an emergency medical event, but the recovery process may take days, weeks, or even months. However, you can lessen the long-term effects of a stroke by starting your rehabilitation … Continue reading “5 Tips For Stroke Recovery and Daily Living”

More Walking Tips To Better Health

More Walking Tips To Better Health Walking is one of the most popular physical activities in the country. In fact, walking is good medicine for people who want to exercise but do not have the physical capacity for jogging, hiking, swimming, and other vigorous activities. Walking can be done in your neighborhood, in a park, … Continue reading “More Walking Tips To Better Health”

Fighting Off Cancer

Fighting Off Cancer Cancer is often called a “stealth” disease because it is hard to detect in its early stages. Sometimes the disease can start spreading by the time cancer cells become noticeable in imaging tests. Scientists say when cancer is identified early on, the chances for successful treatment are better than when detected after … Continue reading “Fighting Off Cancer”

5 Tips For Stroke Recovery and Daily Living

5 Tips For Stroke Recovery and Daily Living If you believe you are having a stroke, the sooner you get help, the better. A stroke is an emergency medical event, but the recovery process may take days, weeks, or even months. However, you can lessen the long-term effects of a stroke by starting your rehabilitation … Continue reading “5 Tips For Stroke Recovery and Daily Living”