Why Sunscreen is Important
With the summer sun heating up, it is important to apply sunscreen daily. Applying sunscreen daily can help protect your skin from sun damage and lower your risk for melanoma. Ana Marie Liolios, a dermatologist at Mosaic Life Care Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, said that no matter what skin tone, everyone should wear sunscreen daily […]
Touchstone HIPAA Violations
HIPAA violations could cost your company time and money. Being in complete compliance can help your company avoid fines that can accumulate over time. Touchstone is a diagnostic medical imaging services company based out of Tennessee. Touchstone Medical Imaging recently agreed to pay $3,000,000 to the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of […]
Does Sleep Affect Metabolic Health?
Maintaining metabolic health is important for the body. Having a regular sleep schedule could affect metabolic syndromes. Researchers have recently conducted a study showing how irregular sleep schedules could increase certain metabolic risks factors. Metabolic syndromes include high blood pressure levels, obesity, type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and high cholesterol. It is common to […]
Exercise Timing Importance
The time of day that you complete your workout could affect how much physical activity is contributing to the exercise. When conducting research it is important to take into account circadian rhythm. This connects the bodies metabolism to behavioral, physical, and mental changes. The circadian rhythm in your body can also be determined by […]
New 3D-Printed Human Heart
As of Monday, April 15, 2019, there is a new medical advancement from the Israeli medical team. The worlds first human heart was made in a lab from a patients own cells, blood vessels, ventricles, and chambers. There has only been a success in 3D-printing simple tissues until now. The closest thing to a human […]
Ketamine Can Help Decrease Depression
Ketamine is known to many as an anesthetic for humans, but it is also commonly used in veterinarian science. Ketamine is an odorless and tasteless drug. It can cause amnesia when used on humans or animals. It can also cause hallucinations and a feeling of a floating sensation in the body when taken by […]
OSHA Deadline Approaching
The deadline to complete your 2019 electronic reporting OSHA form is fast approaching. The forms that you should submit include forms 300 and 301. These are logs that have to do with work-related injuries and illnesses. Obtaining records is important through constant inspections and enforcement actions. Additionally, this rule eliminates the requirement of companies with […]
Can Supplements be Harmful?
Can supplements be harmful to the body? Nutrients, vitamins and nutrient-rich foods are all necessary for the body to remain healthy. Recent studies have determined that supplements for certain nutrients might not have the best effect on the body. Supplements can help replace certain nutrients your body might be lacking. This can include minerals, enzymes, […]
Sunscreen Linked to Blood Vessel Health
With summer just around the corner, it is important to stay protected from the harmful ultraviolet radiation the sun can produce. Sunscreen does not only, help protect against sunburns but also, reduces your chances of skin cancer. A recent study has discovered links between sunscreen and the maintaining of blood vessel function. The study […]
Measles is Making a Comeback
The measles vaccine was introduced to the United States nearly 50 years ago. About 30 years later the vaccine had successfully eliminated the disease. Since then, it has made a comeback as 450 cases of the measles have been reported this year in 2019. Measles is a disease that is due to a virus. Symptoms […]
Growth Hormone Might Affect Weight Loss
It is hard to keep weight off after dieting because the growth hormone helps your body conserve energy when food is limited. When there is a limited amount of food your body stores energy that comes from food so that it can survive. When hungry, the growth hormone can increase the growth of metabolism and […]
FDA is Questioning the Ingredients used in Sunscreen
Science is always making new advancements and with that, it is important to check up on the sunscreen we have been using recently. The FDA is questioning the active ingredients in sunscreen. There is now more knowledge on what our skin can absorb and which sunscreen will work the best on our skin type. […]