Many people find the hum of a car engine lulls them to sleep. A Hong Kong travel agency capitalizes on this with a 5-hour bus tour, acknowledging widespread insomnia issues. Sleep deprivation’s impact on productivity, relationships, and health is substantial, affecting one in three adults and costs the US economy billions annually. Seeking treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, is crucial. A “sleeping bus tour” is not a viable solution.
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The Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths on the Body and Health
Epsom salts are small crystals used for medicinal purposes, despite limited clinical evidence. Their magnesium sulfate compounds are absorbed through the skin during baths, relieving sore muscles and joints, improving sleep and mental health, and benefiting the skin. While not clinically proven, Epsom salt baths offer affordable relief for various conditions.
Genomics: A New Field of Medicine on the Rise
The path in which genomics is currently headed suggests much about the future of science and medicine. It is possible that we will be able to reconstruct the genetic makeup of our ancestors, and learn more about humanity’s spread across the globe [13]. Author: Rushil Dua What is Genomics Genomics is the study of theContinueContinue reading “Genomics: A New Field of Medicine on the Rise”
The Body’s Lifeline: The Impact & Benefits of Donating Blood
Although many generous Canadians already donate blood regularly, the more donors there are, the better. But why is blood demand so high? Author: Alison MacPhee Blood: Background Information Approximately 50% of Canadians will either be in need of blood components or know someone who will at some point in their lives. However, only 4% ofContinueContinue reading “The Body’s Lifeline: The Impact & Benefits of Donating Blood”
Fine Tuning Melodies into Medicine
Author: Juliane Feliciano. “With music therapy becoming an increasingly known method for improving health outcomes for patients of various physical and mental ailments, the hope for the future is to explore the full potential of sound and its benefits, and see how music can truly be medicine.”
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