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Named after Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915), a German neurologist, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) robs its patients of their dignity, intellect, and ability to carry out daily routine tasks. AD is one form of dementia. The others are: 1) Vascular dementia (multi-infarct or…Read More

Beach season might be winding down, but you still have plenty of opportunities to wear your favorite open-toed wedges in the next few months. Get your sand-ravaged tootsies back in tip top shape with these five simple steps for an…Read More

College students from all around are finding more and more ways to make the transformation to a greener lifestyle. Elon University, located in Elon, N.C., is big on sustainability and making sure that students have plenty of opportunities to lead…Read More

It’s hard to keep track of all the new fitness studios that are popping up on every street corner in New York. So I decided to try out a handful of them and give you my top five. Enjoy! 1.…Read More

Everyone enjoys spending his or her downtime with a pleasurable and leisurely activity. However, some of these activities harm the environment. It is time to take up an eco-friendly hobby that both you and the earth can appreciate! Knitting and…Read More

Name: Lucy Parents: Nicole Tomasso (single mother) Breed: Teacup Yorkshire Terrier Age: about 5 1/2 years Size: TINY (about 3 pounds) Diet: Puperoni and dry dog food Funny Habit: Burrowing under the blankets until she gets lost. It’s all fun and games until she can’t…Read More

Although psoriasis has been found in Egyptian mummies, the disease baffled the early physicians. Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.) ignored superstitions and treated skin disorders with tar and arsenic, while Galen (133-200 A.D.) named the disease Psoriasis vulgaris and added a broth…Read More

You may be going green, but is your pup? In honor of National Dog Day, here’s 10 ways for you to become a more eco-friendly dog owner. 1. Make your own doggy treats Store bought dog treats often include a…Read More

It’s no secret that diapers are messy, but it’s time to clean up the reputation of cloth diapers. Contrary to popular belief, cloth diapers are no messier than disposable diapers. In both cases, you need to remove the diaper and…Read More

What is Dietary Fiber? Dietary fiber is naturally occurring in all types of plant foods that your body alone cannot digest. While foods such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are broken down and absorbed, fiber is passed through your intestines,…Read More