Are Your Brain Cells Burned Out?

Are Your Brain Cells Burned Out?

In a study published in Current Biology, researchers have discovered that Parkinson’s Disease may be caused by an unusually high energy need of brain cells to control movement.  A team of researchers at the University of Montreal theorizes that this “energy crisis”...
Affordable Kidney Care

Affordable Kidney Care

The basic function of a kidney is to filter wastes through the blood, regulate blood pressure, and maintain a balance of salt and minerals. When kidneys fail to function, the following symptoms take effect: nausea, swelling in ankles, insomnia, shortness of breath,...
Steps Toward Preventing Colorectal Cancer

Steps Toward Preventing Colorectal Cancer

The risk of colorectal cancer increases as we age.  But since it is one of the more treatable cancers, we believe that people should be proactive about preventing the disease to avoid trouble down the road.  The main theme in colorectal cancer prevention is basically...