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'Our body clocks can determine how we experience illnesses'

Camera ready: Augmented reality team member Jazheel Luna at the launch of the ‘Science Apprentice’ series of books. Photo: Tony Gavin ‘Our body clocks can determine how we experience illnesses’ Independent.ie Irish research has shown a connection between the immune system and the body’s natural body clock. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/our-body-clocks-can-determine-how-we-experience-illnesses-37473346.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37472817.ece/528f4/AUTOCROP/h342/13%20NEWS%20CIENCE%20APPRENTICE%202.jpg Email Irish research has shown a… Read More »

E-cigarette policy should consider environmental effects, expert says

(Reuters Health) – Health policy debates around electronic cigarettes should consider the health of the environment, too, according to an editorial in the American Journal of Public Health. FILE PHOTO: Electronic cigarettes are displayed in a shop in London, Britain August 19, 2015. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo Each stage of the e-cigarette product lifecycle, including mining,… Read More »

Do I need orthotics? What kind?

Many people come to my office complaining of foot pain from conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, a pinched nerve (neuroma), or heel pain (plantar fasciitis). I perform a thorough evaluation and examination, and together we review the origin, mechanics, and treatment plan for the specific problem or issue. The patient usually asks if they need… Read More »

Why Vaping to Quit Smoking Was A Huge Mistake

In 2015, my now-and-then smoking habit had crept up to two or three cigarettes per day, and a lot more when I was drinking. After one tobacco-laden weekend resulted in a full week of phlegm and coughing, I felt like I had to do something. I was working in Times Square at the time. From… Read More »