Remembering to Remember

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By Susan Heckler Your memory shapes your identity as well as holds a record of your entire life. Your ability to form memories does not occur until around the age of five. Supposedly anyone can become a memory master by training their brain. Essentially, what you’re doing is improving and expanding the connectivity between different … Continued

Dance Your Way to Better Brain Health

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Attention Seniors: Exercise is not only good for your body, it’s good for your brain! Sticking to a regular workout plan can be tough but including activity in your routine doesn’t need to be boring. Scientists have found that the areas of the brain that control memory and skills such as planning and organizing improve … Continued

Egg Freezing – Can I Conquer My Biological Clock?

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“My biological clock is ticking…” How often do we in the fertility field hear this statement? Ironically, in today’s fast-paced society, the answer is actually: Not Enough! For the aging of a female’s eggs, or “ovarian reserve”, is the most inevitable factor in all of reproductive medicine. Yet it is often ignored, especially when the … Continued

Transient Global Amnesia

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By Lauren Kolacki Transient Global Amnesia is a less common condition characterized by sudden onset of temporary memory loss and confusion. During an episode, an individual can become severely disoriented, forgetting where they are and how they got there. In most cases, the person experiencing this condition will remember who they are and recognize their … Continued

Are Redheads More Sensitive to Pain?

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By Pam Teel Everyone struggles with pain at some point of his or her life, but did you know that, according to some researchers, studies have shown that redheads are more sensitive to pain than others? Can we truly believe that a person’s hair color can have something to do with their amount of tolerance … Continued

Period Pains and Painkillers

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By, Lauren Kolacki Once a month women experience their hormone levels drop and the thickened lining of their uterus shedding from their body. This is accompanied by mood swings, chocolate cravings and intense pressure in their abdomen. Life must go on, despite your lack of ambition, so it is easiest to pop a couple of … Continued