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What does “science” of kindness mean? Practicing kindness is more than just a nice thing to do; it’s also beneficial to overall well-being. Kindness is scientifically proven to boost health, happiness and societal goodwill. Can kindness be taught? Yes! Kindness, like physical and academic skills, appears to be something that …

What Are Eating Disorders? Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships. They are not a fad, phase, or lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’s emotional and physical health. People struggling with an …

By Cameron Kennerly – Staff Writer      At 5:39 a.m. on December 7th, 1972, Apollo 17 took a picture from 28,000 miles up. It revealed nearly the entire coastline of Africa and West Asia. Although this image would be officially titled “AS17-148-22727,” due to its appearance and size, it would …

With the new year already here and the holiday season behind us there is no better time than the present to get started on a path of achieving a healthier lifestyle.  Maybe you put on a few extra pounds over the holidays and want to fit back into your favorite …

Did you know that collagen has a greater tensile strength than steel? From the Eiffel Tower to the Brooklyn Bridge, to the sharpest knives and life-saving surgical tools, steel has a reputation of being the toughest, unbreakable material that can withstand the highest of temperatures. Similarly, collagen shares the designation …

Sarcopenia is a potentially serious health-related condition that affects the majority of older adults, progressively reducing their muscle strength, muscle mass and physical function. This paper briefly summarizes the current research on sarcopenia – its scope and risk, as well as its ongoing effects on the aging body. It will …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church John the Baptist asked Jesus a very bizarre question once.  In Matthew 11:3 He asked, “Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?” Here is why that seems so bizarre. John also said …

InterCommunity Cancer Centers and Institute Celebrates “National Cancer Prevention Month” by Spotlighting Early Detection When it comes to beating cancer, early detection may be the single most powerful weapon physicians have in their arsenal. With regular screenings, a physician can more rapidly detect and treat cancer at its earliest stages, …

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is the application of a coherent cold laser light to treat certain conditions. It has been used to successfully treat many kinds of musculoskeletal injuries, because it promotes healing and tissue repair. LLLT has also been found to be an extremely successful treatment for alcohol …

Computed Tomography, or CT, is a non-invasive medical test used to evaluate complex anatomic structures such as lungs, bones, soft tissues and blood vessels. CT uses an x-ray beam that rotates 360º around the patient, capturing multiple pictures – or “slices” – with each cycle. Powerful computer algorithms can reconstruct …