Arthritis is a common joint disease affecting more than 54 million adults in the United States. There are two main types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis, caused by natural wear and tear on the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the joints. According to the Arthritis Foundation, roughly two-thirds of […] Read more

If you think incontinence is something embarrassing to read about, think of the millions of people who suffer from the condition! According to the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates, it is estimated that there are almost 8 million Americans over 65 who suffer from some form of urinary incontinence (UI). Elderly women seem to […] Read more

The nose knows. What things smell like, that is. But, much like the end of your nose, the ability to detect and identify odors is one that is often overlooked and taken for granted. Yet, think about life without scents – it would be scentless. (Couldn’t resist the wordplay there.) Just how are humans able […] Read more

In the era of Instagram, how food looks is sometimes more important than how it tastes. Check out the image at left, which shows the colorful Unicorn Latte served at The End Brooklyn cafe in Williamsburg. The End Brooklyn is famous for using raw juices, superfoods, herbs, roots, and spices to create colorful and nutritious […] Read more

Many people are familiar with the drought-loving, virtually indestructible aloe vera plant. It’s distinctive fleshy leaves, guarded by sharp barbs that run along the two edges, is easily recognizable. Although it looks like a cactus, aloe vera (“true aloe”) is one of over 500 species of the flowering succulent plant. Succulent plants store water in […] Read more