Few things can be as powerful in your journey towards a healthier mind than a well-earned holiday. Unfortunately, this is not a luxury all of us are able to access, whether it’s due to monetary constraints or other commitments you may have. However, a holiday may not be as far from your reach as you might… Read More: Holiday Destinations in Europe to Promote a Healthy Mind »
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Black women. Now, a new study published in the journal of Ethnicity & Health reveals that racial disparities keep Black women from receiving preventive care at the same rate as their white counterparts, reports Ohio State News. For the analysis, researchers interviewed 50 women (30 white… Read More: Race Heavily Impacts Breast Cancer Prevention and Care »
Scientists have long known what causes sickle-cell disease and its devastating effects: a single mutation in one errant gene. But for decades, there has been only modest progress against an inherited condition that mainly afflicts people of African descent. With advances in gene therapy, that is quickly changing — so much so that scientists have… Read More: These Patients Had Sickle-Cell Disease. Experimental Therapies May Have Cured… »
The GAPS diet is a strict elimination diet that requires its followers to cut out grains, pasteurized dairy, starchy vegetables and refined carbs. It’s promoted as a natural treatment for people with conditions that affect the brain, such as autism. However, it’s a controversial therapy and has been widely criticized by doctors, scientists and nutrition… Read More: The GAPS Diet: An Evidence-Based Review »