There is a superhighway between the brain and GI system that holds great sway over humans. A primal connection exists between our brain and our gut. We often talk about a “gut feeling” when we meet someone for the first … Continue reading Gut Feelings–the “Second Brain” in Our Gastrointestinal Systems
Finding out that someone you know has cancer can be difficult. You may have many questions about cancer itself and about how you should talk to and act around this person. If you’re very close to the person with cancer, this can … Continue reading When Someone You Know Has Cancer
A few years ago, the World Community Mental Health Movement released a provocative and effective awareness campaign to combat mental health stigma entitled, “You can do it…but you can’t do it alone.” It’s a great line. Because you know what? You … Continue reading 7 Mental Health Advocacy Groups Making a Difference
Signs of PTSD can range from flashbacks to nightmares, panic attacks to eating disorders and cognitive delays to lowered verbal memory capacity. Many trauma survivors also encounter substance abuse issues, as they attempt to self-medicate the negative effects of PTSD. … Continue reading The 17 Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
As quickly as the desire to make changes arrives, there is an equally rapid return to old habits. Contributing to this annual cycle is the allure of the diet and nutrition industry, which promises quick fixes through disguised fad diets … Continue reading The Cancer Wellness Center Sets the Record Straight on Healthy Eating
Futon salesman Jason Padgett cared little about anything beyond partying and chasing girls, then one fateful night changed him forever. Jason Padgett sees maths everywhere. Even something as ordinary as brushing his teeth is governed by mathematics – he turns … Continue reading The Violent Attack That Turned This Man Into A Math Genius
The rise of Candida auris embodies a serious and growing public health threat. Last May, an elderly man was admitted to the Brooklyn branch of Mount Sinai Hospital for abdominal surgery. A blood test revealed that he was infected with … Continue reading Drug-Resistant Germs
