By Jennifer Smith What would you say if I told you there is a virus that is known to affect more than 3 million Americans, and you may be one of the many who are yet to be diagnosed? Scary right? Well it’s not a scene from one of those outbreak-type movies, it’s far more … Continue reading The Virus You Don’t Know You Have →

By EmilyM It seems terribly cruel that after courageously winning the battle  against breast cancer, any woman should have to endure  further hardship. This week the Journal of Sexual Medicine reported that 7 out of 10 breast cancer survivors reported having sexual difficulties within the two years after being diagnosed. There are a number of … Continue reading Sexual Problems Common Amongst Breast Cancer Survivors →

By EmilyM It’s not an entirely new medical breakthrough, in fact, it’s something you’ve probably been told all your life. Exercise and physical activity are important for not only maintaining a healthy body, but a healthy mind too. However, several new studies have focused on the correlation between exercise and it’s effect on sleep patterns … Continue reading Study Reveals the Benefits of Exercise for Those Suffering from Insomnia →

By Jennifer Smith It seems every day there is a new report revealing further reasons that smoking is damaging to your health. Many of us know that when we inhale the combination of addictive toxins and lethal smoke, our throats, mouth and lungs are at an increased risk of developing cancer and other diseases. But … Continue reading Smoking is not only damaging to you, but your sperm too! →

By EmilyM The Beatles may have had it right when they topped the charts with their ever-popular tune “Can’t buy me love,” but is there a price tag on happiness? New research suggests that happiness does come at a cost…at least to a certain degree. A study published this week in the  Proceedings of the … Continue reading Happiness going once, twice…sold for $75, 000! →

By EmilyM Many believe that social media is reaching only a young target audience. New information provided by Pew Internet & American Life Project, however, reveals that older adults are increasing their social media use more and more each year. In fact, the information gathered by Pew reveals that nearly half (47%) of Internet users … Continue reading Social Media Use Increases Amongst Elderly…Saving the U.S. Billions? →

By EmilyM It’s long been thought that as spouses share their years together, they grow more and more alike. You may recall the similar personalities, interests and mannerisms of your parents, grandparents or friends that have been married for an extended period of time.  A new study, however, says that these similarities existed long before … Continue reading Study Proves That Spouses Don’t Become Similar with Time →

By Jennifer Smith There are many things that are naturally associated with aging. Intimacy is one area where many older Americans face difficulties, but it doesn’t have to be that way. A new study has found that for those struggling with diabetes, the challenges are often more difficult to overcome…but not impossible. In fact, the … Continue reading Study Shows That Older Diabetics Face Sexual Challenges, But Many Overcome Them →

By EmilyM It’s probably happened to you before. You are trying to enjoy your meal when you hear that unmistakable flint on metal sound. Without having any say in the matter, you are stuck smoking someone else’s cigarette. While many states have outlawed smoking in the majority of public places, secondhand smoke is something that … Continue reading Research reveals secondhand cigarette smoke changes genes →