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More than 60 years ago, a pioneering researcher showed how a pulse of electricity to a charging bull’s brain could be used to stop the animal in its tracks. Today, neurostimulation is used to treat a variety of human disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, tremor, obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette syndrome. A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe one form of that treatment, called deep brain stimulation (DBS), is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction. Kendall Lee, M.D., Ph.D., has advanced DBS, a neurosurgical procedure that uses implanted electrodes and electrical stimulation to treat movement…
Sniffly allergies aside, springtime is thrilling—after trudging through the cold, dark days of winter, the world is finally teeming with life again. With the resurgence of flowers, trees, and bushes comes the reappearance of creatures big and small, and on any given spring day, you could cross paths with ladybugs, a dragonfly, a monarch butterfly, a firefly, or even a praying mantis. You may also encounter bumblebees, perhaps causing you to ponder the spiritual meaning of bees. Writing off animal sightings as happenstance may be tempting, but some spiritual intuitives and psychics beg to differ. “There’s a magical connection between…
An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo Clinic neurologist. “There are few other neurodegenerative disorders where we have learned so much over a relatively short period of time,” says Dr. Boeve, a…
Welcome to this thought-provoking episode where I have the pleasure of speaking with Haemin Sunim, a Zen Buddhist teacher and celebrated author. Today, we delve into his latest book, When Things Don’t Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times, exploring the nuanced perspectives it offers on navigating the turbulent waters of life through the calming lens of Zen Buddhism. Haemin’s unique writing style, which beautifully weaves together personal insights with quotes from various sources, makes the profound teachings of Zen accessible to all. Haemin is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in South Korea, where…
A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. “The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate count of Lyme disease cases in high-incidence areas, which will improve our understanding of Lyme disease and its impact on people living in the United…
When you’re spending time exercising, you want to make sure every moment you work out is as productive as possible. You need to know the #1 best type of exercise for weight loss in order to push your efforts in the right direction. We chatted with Josh York, the founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ, who breaks down the most effective exercise to work into your regimen, so listen up and read on to learn more. And when you’re finished, be sure to check out I Tried 3 Pairs of Brooks Running Shoes & One Beats the Rest by a Mile.…
A lot of viral illnesses can completely wipe you out, and, as we’ve learned throughout the pandemic, COVID-19 is no exception. But as conversations about the impact of long COVID continue to swirl, scientists are exploring just how common chronic fatigue might be after a bout with the virus.Turns out, the risk is higher than you might think, according to a new study from the CDC published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases. Researchers analyzed the electronic records of 4,589 adults who received health care in the state of Washington and were diagnosed with COVID between February 2020 and February…
There can be many distractions when you are trying to maintain a healthy diet, making it challenging to stay on course. One of the biggest hurdles may be something called “food noise.” Yes, you heard that right. We’re here today to discuss whether food noise is making you gain weight, and if so, how to silence it. Keep reading to learn more, and when you’re finished, be sure to check out Here’s How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day To Lose Weight. What is food noise? Shutterstock Eat This, Not That! spoke with Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN—the founder…
LIVING MY LIFE AS A BIOHACKER has gotten pretty pricey lately. When you start adding up all of the different modalities it takes to live optimally, you can end up with some pretty serious expenditures (which can potentially lead to less longevity, if you ask me). However, one modality I’ve continued to return to time and time again, no matter the cost, has been red light therapy, thanks to its supreme long-term, noticeable health benefits.Given that my $250-per-month red light habit would eventually cause a dark hole in my finances, I decided to explore at-home options that would let me…
To be voted as the best amongst your peers and fans in any given year, no matter your sport means you’re doing something amazing. For surfer Nathan Florence, that’s exactly what the last couple of years for him entailed. Earlier this year, he was named the 2023 Stab Surfer of the Year. The honor was a true recognition of his quest to chase and surf the biggest waves he could find while taking a fan base along through every part of his pursuit. MediaPunch Being based in Hawaii, is it great surfing weather year-round? Hawaii is super seasonal —not weather-wise…