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For people with seasonal allergies, this lovely spring weather can lead to some unpleasant symptoms. Seasonal allergies related to pollen can affect us in the spring, summer, or fall. The predominant pollens right now in Massachusetts are tree pollens, such as Cedar, Juniper, and Poplar.  Grass
Read MoreFor years, health research was done primarily on white men, and scientists assumed that the results were applicable across all populations. Now, it is becoming increasingly evident that variables such as gender, race, and geography can also impact health. The following are just a few examples
Read MoreDoes your mood improve as the daylight increases? Light therapy is a common treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs in the autumn and winter seasons. Now, scientists are studying the use of light therapy for other types of depression. A
Read MoreA recent study in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia reveals that the risk of serious memory problems may be lower among seniors today than among adults who were over 70 in the 1990s. Â The study suggests a number of possible reasons for this trend; higher
Read MoreScore one for “old wives’ tales†and folk remedies. The New York Times Health column is reporting that studies have found honey to be effective and safe for the healing of small burns. Topical use of honey even outperformed antibiotic creams for speeding healing. In fact,
Read MoreIt seems that the 2008 cold season is not over, with another severe bout making its rounds through the population. A study by researchers in the Czech Republic may offer some hope for cold sufferers. The study, done in the winter of 2006, examined 390 children
Read MoreHere’s another incentive to maintain a positive outlook on life; you might just boost your heart health. Researchers are looking for the reason that happy and optimistic people are often healthier. A recent study done at University College London found that men and women who were
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