By Jeanette Smith on October 6, 2018
Aging
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On Oct. 2, 2018, researchers announced that they may have discovered something similar to the Fountain of Youth. A natural product has been proven to reduce the level of damaged cells in the body caused by aging. Fisetin is the natural product and it is described as a senotherapeutic that extends health and lifespan. Researchers […]
By Jeanette Smith on September 5, 2018
gaslighting
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Gaslighting means to manipulate someone by psychological means into questioning their own sanity (Google). The term “gaslighting” comes from a 1938 play, “Gas Light.” The movie “Gaslight” was more widely known in 1944. A husband manipulates his wife to make her believe she is losing her grip on reality, so he can commit her to […]
By Jeanette Smith on August 18, 2018
marijuana
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Florida’s budding medical marijuana industry has created a hunt for cannabis cultivators, budtenders, weed botanists, and people to fill several other new jobs. Dispensaries are scouting locations across the state, and 147,000 people have signed-up to use the newly legalized drug. The developing new endeavor is quickly working to recruit workers who can develop, grow, […]
By Jeanette Smith on June 20, 2018
marijuana
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There are some American parents who have been treating their children’s epilepsy with cannabis, however, they are feeling cautious about U.S. regulators who are near a decision to approve the first drug that came from the marijuana plant. Epidiolex is made by GW Pharmaceuticals and is a purified form of cannabidiol (CBD), which is a […]
By Jeanette Smith on June 12, 2018
Well Being
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What does it take to create a healthy society with happy people? There is no direct answer to this question. However, according to a new Yale study, communities that offer racial diversity, preventive health care, and public transportation are more likely to have higher levels of well-being. What Is Well-Being? When talking about people and […]
By Jeanette Smith on May 13, 2018
oncologist
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According to a new survey, almost half of all oncologists clinically recommend medical marijuana. However, less than 30 percent feel equipped with enough information to make the recommendation. Oncologist across the United States were surveyed by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The goal was to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the medicinal […]
By Jeanette Smith on March 28, 2018
marijuana
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Cotton Plant, Arkansas was an economically dying town, until the state voted to legalize marijuana for medical purposes in 2016. The legalization opened an opportunity for a new industry and a way to address some social issues. Marijuana growers are encouraged to set up shop wherever new jobs are needed the most. Mayor Willard C. […]
By Cathy Milne on March 11, 2018
#CMJournlist, CDC, influenza, quit smoking, wash hands
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The FDA issued a consumer advisory warning people to use caution when choosing an influenza remedy. As the terrible flu epidemic continues to ravish America, unapproved and fraudulent remedies promising relief began to surface. A record number of flu-related hospitalizations combined with an ever-growing death count has led to internet searches for medications or homeopathic treatments […]
By Jeanette Smith on March 10, 2018
Daylight Savings Time
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March 11, 2018, Daylight Savings Time begins, and millions of people will lose an hour of sleep. When making the jump forward into Daylight Savings Time, people lose an hour of sleep. The loss of an hour may seem insignificant. However, it does affect the circadian rhythms and hormone cycles for a week causing lethargy, […]
By Jeanette Smith on February 5, 2018
flu
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More people have been sent to the hospital with the flu this season than in almost a decade, and in the last week 16 more children have died, according to federal health officials. This year at least 53 children have died from the virus and 80 percent of them had the vaccine. The pace of […]