Monthly Archives: November 2017

7 Things You Need To Know About GMO Salmon

It’s taken nearly 20 years but AquAdvantage salmon will soon be served in restaurants and appearing at your local fish counter. AquAdvantage is a man-made breed of salmon that’s part Atlantic salmon and part Chinook salmon with a few genes from other fish thrown in that rev up the animal’s growth processes so they’re active… Read More »

4 Signs You Should See Another Doctor for a Second Opinion

You leave your doctor’s office with a gnawing doubt. She’s the one with the MD, of course. But something’s not right. Should you get a second opinion? Yes, say experts, and don’t think twice. A fresh perspective can make all the difference for your health. Here, a few good reasons to schedule another appointment. 1. There’s… Read More »

5 Things Every Couple Needs to Do Before They Get Married

You’ve met the person who you think is “the one,” and you’re truly, madly, deeply in love. But how do you really know if marriage is the next step? Jill Andres and Brook Silva were asking themselves that very question after dating for several years (with one year-long breakup in the middle) when Andres came up with a quirky… Read More »

What Is Alopecia?

Alopecia, the umbrella term for conditions associated with hair loss, has various causes and is often treatable. A dermatologist can help identify why you’re losing your hair and prescribe the right treatment for you. Watch the video or read on to learn more about the different forms of the disease. Androgenic alopecia You know it… Read More »

Aaron Hernandez’s Brain Suffered Severe Damage From CTE, Doctor Says

This article originally appeared on Time.com. (BOSTON) — Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez suffered severe damage to parts of the brain that play an important role in memory, impulse control and behavior, a researcher who studied his brain said Thursday. Dr. Ann McKee, director of the CTE Center at Boston University, said she… Read More »

Aaron Hernandez’s Brain Suffered Severe Damage From CTE, Doctor Says

This article originally appeared on Time.com. (BOSTON) — Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez suffered severe damage to parts of the brain that play an important role in memory, impulse control and behavior, a researcher who studied his brain said Thursday. Dr. Ann McKee, director of the CTE Center at Boston University, said she… Read More »

6 Ways a TV Binge Affects Your Body, and How to Fight Each One

The third season of House of Cards just dropped on Netflix, which means all 13 episodes—each about 50 minutes long—are ready and waiting for you to devour. Fan of the show? Well, we have an idea what you’ll be doing this weekend (sitting on your couch, engrossed). And you probably won’t be alone: According to a… Read More »