Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a low-cost, portable optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner that promises to bring the vision-saving technology to underserved regions throughout the United States and abroad. Thanks to a redesigned, 3D-printed spectrometer, the scanner is 15 times lighter and smaller than current commercial systems and is made from parts costing… Read More »
As our days become busier, mindfulness is becoming a staple in a lot of people’s daily routines. Mindfulness is a great release for the busy mind. It can improve not only your way of thinking but also your physical health. When you think of mindfulness, you may think of sitting in a quiet space with… Read More »
News Corp’s campaign to stop Australia’s biggest killer has won a major media campaign award after it resulted in a new Medicare rebate for a Heart Health Check. In partnership with the Heart Foundation News Corp earlier this year campaigned for and won a series of major government policy changes to help end the devastating… Read More »
It happens unexpectedly: a person long thought lost to the ravages of dementia, unable to recall the events of their lives or even recognize those closest to them, will suddenly wake up and exhibit surprisingly normal behavior, only to pass away shortly thereafter. This phenomenon, which experts refer to as terminal or paradoxical lucidity, has… Read More »
As the U.S. population ages, the total annual cost of lost wages for unpaid family caregiving is on track to more than double, to reach $ 147 billion by 2050, a recent study suggests. The current economic cost of unpaid family care is about $ 67 billion and includes reduced work hours and foregone earnings… Read More »
US woman claims to have fasted for 97 days in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle Fasting is a popular way to restart your body and mind with a ton of benefits, but doing one for an extended period of time can have the opposite effects. Audra Bear, 25, claims she gets her energy from breathing… Read More »