by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | May 17, 2015 | HEALTH & LIFE, NEWS, OUR TAKE
Widespread concerns abound over too many for-profit pharmacy schools, too few pharmacy school faculty members and a shortage in and fluctuating demand for pharmacists throughout the profession and attendant communities. In response, federal agencies, medical and...
by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Apr 29, 2015 | HEALTH & LIFE
by Jane Rosenblum Executive functioning refers to the ability of the brain to manage multiple events smoothly and behave and interact with others appropriately. To make it easier,we’ll break it down into two components: Executive and Functioning. Executive refers to...
by Sravya Uppalapati | Mar 31, 2015 | HEALTH & LIFE, NEWS
Toxic Burden in Farmworker Households The chemicals found in fertilizers and pesticides are known to adversely affect the human nervous system even at low levels of exposure. Neither the agricultural industry nor the EPA can deny scientific findings regarding the...
by Shanti Nagarkatti, M.B.A. | Mar 4, 2015 | HEALTH & LIFE, NEWS
If your New Year’s resolutions to get healthy have lost some steam, don’t despair. March is National Nutrition Month, offering the perfect opportunity to reset between winter and spring. National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information...
by Cynthia Tomusiak | Feb 25, 2015 | HEALTH & LIFE, NEWS
Dementia is a general term that covers all types of issues that cause a decline in mental abilities. It includes Alzheimer’s disease and dementia secondary to a stroke. This time of year, after the holidays and before spring, can be trying for all of us. Those...
by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Feb 23, 2015 | HEALTH & LIFE, NEWS
What you need to know about stress: The family of origin has its own rules and messages about how they view pending situations and how to react and cope. It is this concept that will travel with you as you get older. However, it is possible to alter what you learned....
by Megan S. Harris, MMB | Feb 3, 2015 | NEWS
Regulatory affairs can be defined as “the profession responsible for overseeing and providing direction for government-mandated regulations related to the safety and efficacy of products within pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, veterinary, and healthcare...
by Cynthia Tomusiak | Feb 2, 2015 | HEALTH & LIFE, NEWS
Consider this a short guide to small home improvements that can keep you and your family safe… Many people take living at home for granted most of their lives. At some point, many must move to senior facilities or nursing homes as they are not able to be safe at...
by Shanti Nagarkatti, M.B.A. | Jan 23, 2015 | HEALTH & LIFE, NEWS
When I first came to Pilates, I had been sidelined from running by hip and knee pain. I was looking for a workout that would allow me to maintain my fitness level, while not doing further damage to my joints and promoting recovery. During the first class, I found...
by Shanti Nagarkatti, M.B.A. | Jan 1, 2015 | HEALTH & LIFE, NEWS
Studies have confirmed that we’re living longer, but the problem is that we’re not living younger. Life expectancy in the United States today is about 80 years old, while cognitive brain performance peaks in our early 40s. That means mental functions like memory,...
